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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.34, 7,564.32 and 2,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.34, 7,564.32 and 2,121.48 is: 3,182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.34 : 7,564.32 = 2,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.34/7,564.32 = 2,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.34x = 7,564.32 × 2,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.34x = 16,047,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,553.59/5,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.56

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