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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.90, 7,551.41 and 2,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.90, 7,551.41 and 2,113.23 is: 3,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.90 : 7,551.41 = 2,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.90/7,551.41 = 2,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.90x = 7,551.41 × 2,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.90x = 15,957,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957,855.59/5,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.45

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