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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.54, 7,524.72 and 2,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.54, 7,524.72 and 2,095.74 is: 3,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.54 : 7,524.72 = 2,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.54/7,524.72 = 2,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.54x = 7,524.72 × 2,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.54x = 15,769,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769,856.69/5,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.82

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