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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032, 7,546.56 and 2,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032, 7,546.56 and 2,110.24 is: 3,164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032 : 7,546.56 = 2,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032/7,546.56 = 2,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032x = 7,546.56 × 2,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032x = 15,925,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,052.77/5,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.76

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