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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.84, 7,566.57 and 2,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.84, 7,566.57 and 2,122.98 is: 3,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.84 : 7,566.57 = 2,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.84/7,566.57 = 2,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.84x = 7,566.57 × 2,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.84x = 16,063,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,676.78/5,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.81

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