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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.98, 7,522.76 and 2,092.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.98, 7,522.76 and 2,092.70 is: 3,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.98 : 7,522.76 = 2,092.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.98/7,522.76 = 2,092.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.98x = 7,522.76 × 2,092.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.98x = 15,742,879.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,742,879.85/5,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.55

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