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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.74, 7,554.68 and 2,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.74, 7,554.68 and 2,112.36 is: 3,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.74 : 7,554.68 = 2,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.74/7,554.68 = 2,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.74x = 7,554.68 × 2,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.74x = 15,958,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,203.84/5,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.99

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