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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.68, 7,573.31 and 2,126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.68, 7,573.31 and 2,126.39 is: 3,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.68 : 7,573.31 = 2,126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.68/7,573.31 = 2,126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.68x = 7,573.31 × 2,126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.68x = 16,103,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,800.02/5,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.07

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