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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.31, 7,551.32 and 2,110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.31, 7,551.32 and 2,110.83 is: 3,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.31 : 7,551.32 = 2,110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.31/7,551.32 = 2,110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.31x = 7,551.32 × 2,110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.31x = 15,939,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939,542.24/5,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.81

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