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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.17, 7,624.67 and 2,005.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.17, 7,624.67 and 2,005.17 is: 3,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.17 : 7,624.67 = 2,005.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.17/7,624.67 = 2,005.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.17x = 7,624.67 × 2,005.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.17x = 15,288,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288,749.52/5,083.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.72

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