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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.10, 7,541.43 and 2,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.10, 7,541.43 and 2,105.06 is: 3,158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.10 : 7,541.43 = 2,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.10/7,541.43 = 2,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.10x = 7,541.43 × 2,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.10x = 15,875,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,162.64/5,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.54

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