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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.34, 7,539.85 and 2,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.34, 7,539.85 and 2,065.21 is: 3,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.34 : 7,539.85 = 2,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.34/7,539.85 = 2,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.34x = 7,539.85 × 2,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.34x = 15,571,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,373.62/5,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.19

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