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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.44, 7,601.52 and 2,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.44, 7,601.52 and 2,108.24 is: 3,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.44 : 7,601.52 = 2,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.44/7,601.52 = 2,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.44x = 7,601.52 × 2,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.44x = 16,025,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,790.52/5,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.01

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