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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.48, 7,535.34 and 2,557.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.48, 7,535.34 and 2,557.07 is: 3,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.48 : 7,535.34 = 2,557.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.48/7,535.34 = 2,557.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.48x = 7,535.34 × 2,557.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.48x = 19,268,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268,391.85/5,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.96

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