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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.71, 7,529.76 and 2,684.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.71, 7,529.76 and 2,684.85 is: 4,018.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.71 : 7,529.76 = 2,684.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.71/7,529.76 = 2,684.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.71x = 7,529.76 × 2,684.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.71x = 20,216,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216,247.90/5,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.57

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