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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.28, 7,552.44 and 2,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.28, 7,552.44 and 2,111.52 is: 3,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.28 : 7,552.44 = 2,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.28/7,552.44 = 2,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.28x = 7,552.44 × 2,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.28x = 15,947,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947,128.11/5,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.34

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