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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.29, 7,525.95 and 2,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.29, 7,525.95 and 2,094 is: 3,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.29 : 7,525.95 = 2,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.29/7,525.95 = 2,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.29x = 7,525.95 × 2,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.29x = 15,759,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,339.30/5,017.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.01

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