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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.50, 7,549.83 and 2,113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.50, 7,549.83 and 2,113.26 is: 3,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.50 : 7,549.83 = 2,113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.50/7,549.83 = 2,113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.50x = 7,549.83 × 2,113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.50x = 15,954,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954,753.75/5,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.34

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