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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.75, 7,540.14 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.75, 7,540.14 and 2,103 is: 3,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.75 : 7,540.14 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.75/7,540.14 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.75x = 7,540.14 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.75x = 15,856,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,903.91/5,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.51

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