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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.58, 7,584.18 and 2,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.58, 7,584.18 and 2,134.32 is: 3,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.58 : 7,584.18 = 2,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.58/7,584.18 = 2,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.58x = 7,584.18 × 2,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.58x = 16,187,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187,067.06/5,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.82

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