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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.40, 7,546.68 and 2,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.40, 7,546.68 and 2,109.92 is: 3,164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.40 : 7,546.68 = 2,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.40/7,546.68 = 2,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.40x = 7,546.68 × 2,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.40x = 15,922,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,891.07/5,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.08

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