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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.37, 7,540.16 and 2,066.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.37, 7,540.16 and 2,066.35 is: 3,098.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.37 : 7,540.16 = 2,066.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.37/7,540.16 = 2,066.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.37x = 7,540.16 × 2,066.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.37x = 15,580,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580,580.43/5,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.54

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