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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.88, 7,548.03 and 2,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.88, 7,548.03 and 2,071.53 is: 3,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.88 : 7,548.03 = 2,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.88/7,548.03 = 2,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.88x = 7,548.03 × 2,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.88x = 15,635,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,970.59/5,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.15

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