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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.42, 7,585.52 and 2,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.42, 7,585.52 and 2,135.34 is: 3,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.42 : 7,585.52 = 2,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.42/7,585.52 = 2,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.42x = 7,585.52 × 2,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.42x = 16,197,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,653.60/5,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.75

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