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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.04, 7,624.48 and 2,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.04, 7,624.48 and 2,005.04 is: 3,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.04 : 7,624.48 = 2,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.04/7,624.48 = 2,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.04x = 7,624.48 × 2,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.04x = 15,287,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,387.38/5,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.53

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