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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.33, 7,554.08 and 2,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.33, 7,554.08 and 2,074.96 is: 3,113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.33 : 7,554.08 = 2,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.33/7,554.08 = 2,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.33x = 7,554.08 × 2,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.33x = 15,674,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,428.47/5,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.51

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