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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.06, 7,538.16 and 2,103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.06, 7,538.16 and 2,103.58 is: 3,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.06 : 7,538.16 = 2,103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.06/7,538.16 = 2,103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.06x = 7,538.16 × 2,103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.06x = 15,857,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,122.61/5,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.98

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