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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.48, 7,542.24 and 2,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.48, 7,542.24 and 2,067.04 is: 3,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.48 : 7,542.24 = 2,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.48/7,542.24 = 2,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.48x = 7,542.24 × 2,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.48x = 15,590,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,111.77/5,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.60

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