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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.74, 7,548.91 and 2,114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.74, 7,548.91 and 2,114.45 is: 3,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.74 : 7,548.91 = 2,114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.74/7,548.91 = 2,114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.74x = 7,548.91 × 2,114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.74x = 15,961,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961,749.72/5,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.44

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