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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.47, 7,547.61 and 2,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.47, 7,547.61 and 2,068.44 is: 3,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.47 : 7,547.61 = 2,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.47/7,547.61 = 2,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.47x = 7,547.61 × 2,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.47x = 15,611,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,611,778.43/5,029.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.06

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