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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.16, 7,546.17 and 2,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.16, 7,546.17 and 2,069.78 is: 3,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.16 : 7,546.17 = 2,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.16/7,546.17 = 2,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.16x = 7,546.17 × 2,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.16x = 15,618,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,901.39/5,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.67

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