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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.99, 7,551.38 and 2,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.99, 7,551.38 and 2,110.70 is: 3,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.99 : 7,551.38 = 2,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.99/7,551.38 = 2,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.99x = 7,551.38 × 2,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.99x = 15,938,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,938,649.46/5,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.21

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