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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.63, 7,640.49 and 2,015.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.63, 7,640.49 and 2,015.63 is: 3,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.63 : 7,640.49 = 2,015.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.63/7,640.49 = 2,015.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.63x = 7,640.49 × 2,015.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.63x = 15,400,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,362.66/5,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.46

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