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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.50, 7,551.33 and 2,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.50, 7,551.33 and 2,114.26 is: 3,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.50 : 7,551.33 = 2,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.50/7,551.33 = 2,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.50x = 7,551.33 × 2,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.50x = 15,965,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965,474.97/5,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.84

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