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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.81, 7,682.49 and 2,006.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.81, 7,682.49 and 2,006.94 is: 3,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.81 : 7,682.49 = 2,006.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.81/7,682.49 = 2,006.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.81x = 7,682.49 × 2,006.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.81x = 15,418,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,296.48/5,124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.56

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