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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.68, 7,541.69 and 2,561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.68, 7,541.69 and 2,561.35 is: 3,844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.68 : 7,541.69 = 2,561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.68/7,541.69 = 2,561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.68x = 7,541.69 × 2,561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.68x = 19,316,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316,907.68/5,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.41

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