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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.97, 7,549.86 and 2,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.97, 7,549.86 and 2,069.94 is: 3,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.97 : 7,549.86 = 2,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.97/7,549.86 = 2,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.97x = 7,549.86 × 2,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.97x = 15,627,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,757.21/5,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.31

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