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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.88, 7,541.74 and 2,065.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.88, 7,541.74 and 2,065.72 is: 3,098.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.88 : 7,541.74 = 2,065.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.88/7,541.74 = 2,065.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.88x = 7,541.74 × 2,065.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.88x = 15,579,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,123.15/5,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.55

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