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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.19, 7,550.22 and 2,071.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.19, 7,550.22 and 2,071.81 is: 3,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.19 : 7,550.22 = 2,071.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.19/7,550.22 = 2,071.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.19x = 7,550.22 × 2,071.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.19x = 15,642,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,621.30/5,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.89

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