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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.15, 7,535.04 and 2,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.15, 7,535.04 and 2,061.80 is: 3,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.15 : 7,535.04 = 2,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.15/7,535.04 = 2,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.15x = 7,535.04 × 2,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.15x = 15,535,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535,756.58/5,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.21

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