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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.39, 7,584.56 and 2,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.39, 7,584.56 and 2,093.29 is: 3,140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.39 : 7,584.56 = 2,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.39/7,584.56 = 2,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.39x = 7,584.56 × 2,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.39x = 15,876,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876,678.37/5,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.54

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