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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.36, 7,542.72 and 2,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.36, 7,542.72 and 2,102.64 is: 3,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.36 : 7,542.72 = 2,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.36/7,542.72 = 2,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.36x = 7,542.72 × 2,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.36x = 15,859,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,624.78/5,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.04

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