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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.80, 7,546.16 and 2,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.80, 7,546.16 and 2,069.22 is: 3,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.80 : 7,546.16 = 2,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.80/7,546.16 = 2,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.80x = 7,546.16 × 2,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.80x = 15,614,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,665.20/5,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.81

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