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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.54, 5,566.89 and 2,542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.54, 5,566.89 and 2,542.75 is: 3,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.54 : 5,566.89 = 2,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.54/5,566.89 = 2,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.54x = 5,566.89 × 2,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.54x = 14,155,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,209.55/4,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.25

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