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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.92, 7,583.27 and 2,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.92, 7,583.27 and 2,133.84 is: 3,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.92 : 7,583.27 = 2,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.92/7,583.27 = 2,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.92x = 7,583.27 × 2,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.92x = 16,181,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,514.63/5,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.51

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