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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.66, 7,569.39 and 2,084.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.66, 7,569.39 and 2,084.10 is: 3,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.66 : 7,569.39 = 2,084.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.66/7,569.39 = 2,084.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.66x = 7,569.39 × 2,084.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.66x = 15,775,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,365.70/5,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.52

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