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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.36, 7,534.85 and 2,105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.36, 7,534.85 and 2,105.07 is: 3,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.36 : 7,534.85 = 2,105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.36/7,534.85 = 2,105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.36x = 7,534.85 × 2,105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.36x = 15,861,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,376.16/5,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.38

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