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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.66, 7,529.66 and 2,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.66, 7,529.66 and 2,059.28 is: 3,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.66 : 7,529.66 = 2,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.66/7,529.66 = 2,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.66x = 7,529.66 × 2,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.66x = 15,505,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,505,667.95/5,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.76

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