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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.58, 7,539.83 and 2,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.58, 7,539.83 and 2,104.89 is: 3,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.58 : 7,539.83 = 2,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.58/7,539.83 = 2,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.58x = 7,539.83 × 2,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.58x = 15,870,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870,493.70/5,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.31

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