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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.92, 7,544.69 and 2,111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.92, 7,544.69 and 2,111.63 is: 3,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.92 : 7,544.69 = 2,111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.92/7,544.69 = 2,111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.92x = 7,544.69 × 2,111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.92x = 15,931,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,602.05/5,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.22

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