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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.66, 7,550.37 and 2,111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.66, 7,550.37 and 2,111.46 is: 3,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.66 : 7,550.37 = 2,111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.66/7,550.37 = 2,111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.66x = 7,550.37 × 2,111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.66x = 15,942,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,304.24/5,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.51

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