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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.75, 7,624.17 and 2,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.75, 7,624.17 and 2,004.75 is: 3,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.75 : 7,624.17 = 2,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.75/7,624.17 = 2,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.75x = 7,624.17 × 2,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.75x = 15,284,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,554.81/5,082.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.14

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