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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.56, 7,544.79 and 2,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.56, 7,544.79 and 2,067.30 is: 3,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.56 : 7,544.79 = 2,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.56/7,544.79 = 2,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.56x = 7,544.79 × 2,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.56x = 15,597,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,344.37/5,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.13

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