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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.50, 7,552.98 and 2,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.50, 7,552.98 and 2,110.32 is: 3,165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.50 : 7,552.98 = 2,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.50/7,552.98 = 2,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.50x = 7,552.98 × 2,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.50x = 15,939,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939,204.75/5,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.37

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