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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.32, 7,550.52 and 2,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.32, 7,550.52 and 2,070.88 is: 3,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.32 : 7,550.52 = 2,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.32/7,550.52 = 2,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.32x = 7,550.52 × 2,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.32x = 15,636,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636,220.86/5,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.54

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