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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.74, 7,550.41 and 2,115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.74, 7,550.41 and 2,115.45 is: 3,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.74 : 7,550.41 = 2,115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.74/7,550.41 = 2,115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.74x = 7,550.41 × 2,115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.74x = 15,972,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,514.83/5,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.94

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