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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.83, 7,537.50 and 2,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.83, 7,537.50 and 2,102.94 is: 3,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.83 : 7,537.50 = 2,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.83/7,537.50 = 2,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.83x = 7,537.50 × 2,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.83x = 15,850,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,910.25/5,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.26

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