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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.70, 7,540.10 and 2,064.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.70, 7,540.10 and 2,064.39 is: 3,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.70 : 7,540.10 = 2,064.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.70/7,540.10 = 2,064.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.70x = 7,540.10 × 2,064.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.70x = 15,565,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565,696.72/5,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.61

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