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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.10, 7,548.45 and 2,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.10, 7,548.45 and 2,109.10 is: 3,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.10 : 7,548.45 = 2,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.10/7,548.45 = 2,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.10x = 7,548.45 × 2,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.10x = 15,920,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,435.90/5,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.52

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