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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.50, 7,545.75 and 2,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.50, 7,545.75 and 2,070.34 is: 3,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.50 : 7,545.75 = 2,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.50/7,545.75 = 2,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.50x = 7,545.75 × 2,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.50x = 15,622,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,268.06/5,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.51

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