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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.91, 7,582.43 and 2,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.91, 7,582.43 and 2,135.27 is: 3,202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.91 : 7,582.43 = 2,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.91/7,582.43 = 2,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.91x = 7,582.43 × 2,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.91x = 16,190,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,190,502.73/5,054.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.93

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