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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.93, 7,541.69 and 2,109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.93, 7,541.69 and 2,109.64 is: 3,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.93 : 7,541.69 = 2,109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.93/7,541.69 = 2,109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.93x = 7,541.69 × 2,109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.93x = 15,910,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,910,213.18/5,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.23

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