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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.90, 7,544.28 and 2,068.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.90, 7,544.28 and 2,068.53 is: 3,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.90 : 7,544.28 = 2,068.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.90/7,544.28 = 2,068.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.90x = 7,544.28 × 2,068.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.90x = 15,605,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,591.41/5,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.80

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