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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.67, 7,537.40 and 2,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.67, 7,537.40 and 2,061.64 is: 3,093.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.67 : 7,537.40 = 2,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.67/7,537.40 = 2,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.67x = 7,537.40 × 2,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.67x = 15,539,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,444.98/5,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.86

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