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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.28, 7,615.86 and 2,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.28, 7,615.86 and 2,000.44 is: 3,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.28 : 7,615.86 = 2,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.28/7,615.86 = 2,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.28x = 7,615.86 × 2,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.28x = 15,235,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,070.98/5,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.23

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