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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.95, 7,514.99 and 2,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.95, 7,514.99 and 2,544.54 is: 3,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.95 : 7,514.99 = 2,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.95/7,514.99 = 2,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.95x = 7,514.99 × 2,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.95x = 19,122,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122,192.65/5,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.37

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