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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.68, 7,540.19 and 2,560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.68, 7,540.19 and 2,560.35 is: 3,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.68 : 7,540.19 = 2,560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.68/7,540.19 = 2,560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.68x = 7,540.19 × 2,560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.68x = 19,305,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305,512.66/5,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.90

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