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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.61, 7,526.68 and 2,092.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.61, 7,526.68 and 2,092.97 is: 3,139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.61 : 7,526.68 = 2,092.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.61/7,526.68 = 2,092.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.61x = 7,526.68 × 2,092.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.61x = 15,753,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,072.57/5,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.56

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