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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.74, 7,544.41 and 2,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.74, 7,544.41 and 2,111.45 is: 3,163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.74 : 7,544.41 = 2,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.74/7,544.41 = 2,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.74x = 7,544.41 × 2,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.74x = 15,929,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929,601.49/5,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.94

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