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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.08, 7,542.16 and 2,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.08, 7,542.16 and 2,065.76 is: 3,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.08 : 7,542.16 = 2,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.08/7,542.16 = 2,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.08x = 7,542.16 × 2,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.08x = 15,580,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580,292.44/5,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.66

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