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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.10, 7,547.96 and 2,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.10, 7,547.96 and 2,069.72 is: 3,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.10 : 7,547.96 = 2,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.10/7,547.96 = 2,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.10x = 7,547.96 × 2,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.10x = 15,622,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,187.82/5,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.51

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