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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.08, 7,564.92 and 2,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.08, 7,564.92 and 2,120.88 is: 3,180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.08 : 7,564.92 = 2,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.08/7,564.92 = 2,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.08x = 7,564.92 × 2,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.08x = 16,044,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,287.53/5,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.82

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