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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.41, 7,557.20 and 2,077.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.41, 7,557.20 and 2,077.13 is: 3,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.41 : 7,557.20 = 2,077.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.41/7,557.20 = 2,077.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.41x = 7,557.20 × 2,077.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.41x = 15,697,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,292.03/5,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.76

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