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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.91, 7,540.37 and 2,103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.91, 7,540.37 and 2,103.17 is: 3,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.91 : 7,540.37 = 2,103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.91/7,540.37 = 2,103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.91x = 7,540.37 × 2,103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.91x = 15,858,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,633.73/5,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.75

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