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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.48, 7,583.76 and 2,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.48, 7,583.76 and 2,134.08 is: 3,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.48 : 7,583.76 = 2,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.48/7,583.76 = 2,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.48x = 7,583.76 × 2,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.48x = 16,184,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,184,350.54/5,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.35

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