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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.41, 7,529.11 and 2,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.41, 7,529.11 and 2,095.66 is: 3,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.41 : 7,529.11 = 2,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.41/7,529.11 = 2,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.41x = 7,529.11 × 2,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.41x = 15,778,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,454.66/5,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.49

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