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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.41, 7,529.28 and 2,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.41, 7,529.28 and 2,059.03 is: 3,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.41 : 7,529.28 = 2,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.41/7,529.28 = 2,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.41x = 7,529.28 × 2,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.41x = 15,503,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503,013.40/5,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.39

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