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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.84, 7,585.24 and 2,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.84, 7,585.24 and 2,131.12 is: 3,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.84 : 7,585.24 = 2,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.84/7,585.24 = 2,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.84x = 7,585.24 × 2,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.84x = 16,165,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,056.67/5,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.67

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