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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.29, 7,570.90 and 2,087.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.29, 7,570.90 and 2,087.33 is: 3,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.29 : 7,570.90 = 2,087.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.29/7,570.90 = 2,087.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.29x = 7,570.90 × 2,087.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.29x = 15,802,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,966.70/5,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.98

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