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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.41, 7,552.53 and 2,074.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.41, 7,552.53 and 2,074.01 is: 3,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.41 : 7,552.53 = 2,074.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.41/7,552.53 = 2,074.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.41x = 7,552.53 × 2,074.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.41x = 15,664,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,046.81/5,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.01

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