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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,074.79, 7,616.03 and 2,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,074.79, 7,616.03 and 2,155.14 is: 3,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,074.79 : 7,616.03 = 2,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,074.79/7,616.03 = 2,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,074.79x = 7,616.03 × 2,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,074.79x = 16,413,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,600.12/5,074.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.34

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