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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.32, 7,533.45 and 2,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.32, 7,533.45 and 2,099.03 is: 3,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.32 : 7,533.45 = 2,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.32/7,533.45 = 2,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.32x = 7,533.45 × 2,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.32x = 15,812,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,899.89/5,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.53

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