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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.28, 7,546.91 and 2,067.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.28, 7,546.91 and 2,067.66 is: 3,101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.28 : 7,546.91 = 2,067.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.28/7,546.91 = 2,067.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.28x = 7,546.91 × 2,067.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.28x = 15,604,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,433.59/5,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.48

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