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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.54, 7,581.87 and 2,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.54, 7,581.87 and 2,134.89 is: 3,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.54 : 7,581.87 = 2,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.54/7,581.87 = 2,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.54x = 7,581.87 × 2,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.54x = 16,186,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,458.44/5,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.36

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