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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.41, 7,005.48 and 2,952.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.41, 7,005.48 and 2,952.05 is: 4,073.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.41 : 7,005.48 = 2,952.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.41/7,005.48 = 2,952.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.41x = 7,005.48 × 2,952.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.41x = 20,680,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680,492.21/5,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.85

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