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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,087.26, 7,630.90 and 2,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,087.26, 7,630.90 and 2,009.26 is: 3,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,087.26 : 7,630.90 = 2,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,087.26/7,630.90 = 2,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,087.26x = 7,630.90 × 2,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,087.26x = 15,332,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332,462.13/5,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.89

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