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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.92, 7,579.85 and 2,090.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.92, 7,579.85 and 2,090.75 is: 3,136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.92 : 7,579.85 = 2,090.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.92/7,579.85 = 2,090.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.92x = 7,579.85 × 2,090.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.92x = 15,847,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,523.03/5,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.31

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