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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.73, 7,530.24 and 2,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.73, 7,530.24 and 2,683.59 is: 4,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.73 : 7,530.24 = 2,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.73/7,530.24 = 2,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.73x = 7,530.24 × 2,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.73x = 20,208,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208,076.76/5,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.32

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