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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.95, 7,544.27 and 2,107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.95, 7,544.27 and 2,107.48 is: 3,161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.95 : 7,544.27 = 2,107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.95/7,544.27 = 2,107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.95x = 7,544.27 × 2,107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.95x = 15,899,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,349.88/5,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.56

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