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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.07, 7,549.65 and 2,070.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.07, 7,549.65 and 2,070.81 is: 3,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.07 : 7,549.65 = 2,070.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.07/7,549.65 = 2,070.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.07x = 7,549.65 × 2,070.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.07x = 15,633,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,890.72/5,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.23

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