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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.30, 7,549.89 and 2,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.30, 7,549.89 and 2,109.38 is: 3,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.30 : 7,549.89 = 2,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.30/7,549.89 = 2,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.30x = 7,549.89 × 2,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.30x = 15,925,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,586.97/5,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.30

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