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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.42, 7,542.44 and 2,110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.42, 7,542.44 and 2,110.13 is: 3,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.42 : 7,542.44 = 2,110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.42/7,542.44 = 2,110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.42x = 7,542.44 × 2,110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.42x = 15,915,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,915,537.22/5,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.97

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