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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.70, 7,523.70 and 2,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.70, 7,523.70 and 2,094.40 is: 3,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.70 : 7,523.70 = 2,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.70/7,523.70 = 2,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.70x = 7,523.70 × 2,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.70x = 15,757,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,637.28/5,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.04

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