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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.16, 7,544.28 and 2,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.16, 7,544.28 and 2,069.08 is: 3,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.16 : 7,544.28 = 2,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.16/7,544.28 = 2,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.16x = 7,544.28 × 2,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.16x = 15,609,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,609,718.86/5,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.61

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