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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.59, 7,511.54 and 2,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.59, 7,511.54 and 2,544.28 is: 3,810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.59 : 7,511.54 = 2,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.59/7,511.54 = 2,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.59x = 7,511.54 × 2,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.59x = 19,111,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,429.49/5,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.41

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