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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.53, 7,546.36 and 2,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.53, 7,546.36 and 2,110.05 is: 3,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.53 : 7,546.36 = 2,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.53/7,546.36 = 2,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.53x = 7,546.36 × 2,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.53x = 15,923,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923,148.64/5,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.05

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