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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.66, 7,584.51 and 2,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.66, 7,584.51 and 2,133.96 is: 3,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.66 : 7,584.51 = 2,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.66/7,584.51 = 2,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.66x = 7,584.51 × 2,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.66x = 16,185,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185,040.96/5,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.37

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