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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.63, 7,544.99 and 2,108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.63, 7,544.99 and 2,108.53 is: 3,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.63 : 7,544.99 = 2,108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.63/7,544.99 = 2,108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.63x = 7,544.99 × 2,108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.63x = 15,908,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908,789.50/5,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.50

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