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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.72, 7,529.34 and 2,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.72, 7,529.34 and 2,058.32 is: 3,086.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.72 : 7,529.34 = 2,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.72/7,529.34 = 2,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.72x = 7,529.34 × 2,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.72x = 15,497,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,781.70/5,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.77

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