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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.06, 7,540.59 and 2,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.06, 7,540.59 and 2,105.37 is: 3,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.06 : 7,540.59 = 2,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.06/7,540.59 = 2,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.06x = 7,540.59 × 2,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.06x = 15,875,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,718.66/5,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.05

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