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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.52, 7,521.81 and 2,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.52, 7,521.81 and 2,054.08 is: 3,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.52 : 7,521.81 = 2,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.52/7,521.81 = 2,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.52x = 7,521.81 × 2,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.52x = 15,450,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,399.48/5,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.90

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