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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.24, 7,542.26 and 2,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.24, 7,542.26 and 2,107 is: 3,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.24 : 7,542.26 = 2,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.24/7,542.26 = 2,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.24x = 7,542.26 × 2,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.24x = 15,891,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,541.82/5,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.83

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