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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.03, 7,724.99 and 2,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.03, 7,724.99 and 2,027.11 is: 3,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.03 : 7,724.99 = 2,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.03/7,724.99 = 2,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.03x = 7,724.99 × 2,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.03x = 15,659,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,394.34/5,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.23

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