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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.48, 7,524.99 and 2,091.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.48, 7,524.99 and 2,091.84 is: 3,137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.48 : 7,524.99 = 2,091.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.48/7,524.99 = 2,091.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.48x = 7,524.99 × 2,091.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.48x = 15,741,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741,075.08/5,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.87

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