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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.10, 7,549.46 and 2,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.10, 7,549.46 and 2,070.72 is: 3,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.10 : 7,549.46 = 2,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.10/7,549.46 = 2,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.10x = 7,549.46 × 2,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.10x = 15,632,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,817.81/5,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.00

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