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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.36, 7,544.58 and 2,107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.36, 7,544.58 and 2,107.96 is: 3,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.36 : 7,544.58 = 2,107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.36/7,544.58 = 2,107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.36x = 7,544.58 × 2,107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.36x = 15,903,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903,672.86/5,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.17

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