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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.41, 7,566.63 and 2,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.41, 7,566.63 and 2,039.90 is: 3,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.41 : 7,566.63 = 2,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.41/7,566.63 = 2,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.41x = 7,566.63 × 2,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.41x = 15,435,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435,168.54/5,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.46

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