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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.28, 7,650.24 and 2,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.28, 7,650.24 and 2,021.44 is: 3,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.28 : 7,650.24 = 2,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.28/7,650.24 = 2,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.28x = 7,650.24 × 2,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.28x = 15,464,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,501.15/5,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.87

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