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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.65, 7,577.22 and 2,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.65, 7,577.22 and 2,131.17 is: 3,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.65 : 7,577.22 = 2,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.65/7,577.22 = 2,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.65x = 7,577.22 × 2,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.65x = 16,148,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,333.29/5,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.38

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