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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.66, 7,523.70 and 2,057.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.66, 7,523.70 and 2,057.19 is: 3,085.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.66 : 7,523.70 = 2,057.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.66/7,523.70 = 2,057.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.66x = 7,523.70 × 2,057.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.66x = 15,477,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477,680.40/5,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.26

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