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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.92, 7,538.19 and 2,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.92, 7,538.19 and 2,103.52 is: 3,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.92 : 7,538.19 = 2,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.92/7,538.19 = 2,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.92x = 7,538.19 × 2,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.92x = 15,856,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,733.43/5,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.62

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