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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.63, 7,545.95 and 2,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.63, 7,545.95 and 2,108.94 is: 3,163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.63 : 7,545.95 = 2,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.63/7,545.95 = 2,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.63x = 7,545.95 × 2,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.63x = 15,913,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,913,921.89/5,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.40

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