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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.51, 7,538.55 and 2,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.51, 7,538.55 and 2,107 is: 3,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.51 : 7,538.55 = 2,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.51/7,538.55 = 2,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.51x = 7,538.55 × 2,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.51x = 15,883,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,724.85/5,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.99

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