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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.88, 7,552.62 and 2,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.88, 7,552.62 and 2,114.40 is: 3,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.88 : 7,552.62 = 2,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.88/7,552.62 = 2,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.88x = 7,552.62 × 2,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.88x = 15,969,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,259.73/5,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.47

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