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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.24, 7,551.48 and 2,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.24, 7,551.48 and 2,110.76 is: 3,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.24 : 7,551.48 = 2,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.24/7,551.48 = 2,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.24x = 7,551.48 × 2,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.24x = 15,939,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939,361.92/5,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.82

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