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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.65, 7,549.65 and 2,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.65, 7,549.65 and 2,110.26 is: 3,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.65 : 7,549.65 = 2,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.65/7,549.65 = 2,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.65x = 7,549.65 × 2,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.65x = 15,931,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,724.41/5,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.67

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