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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.21, 7,542.33 and 2,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.21, 7,542.33 and 2,065.89 is: 3,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.21 : 7,542.33 = 2,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.21/7,542.33 = 2,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.21x = 7,542.33 × 2,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.21x = 15,581,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581,624.12/5,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.84

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