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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.33, 7,505.55 and 2,540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.33, 7,505.55 and 2,540.58 is: 3,810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.33 : 7,505.55 = 2,540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.33/7,505.55 = 2,540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.33x = 7,505.55 × 2,540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.33x = 19,068,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,450.22/5,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.39

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