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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.58, 7,542.35 and 2,528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.58, 7,542.35 and 2,528.03 is: 3,793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.58 : 7,542.35 = 2,528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.58/7,542.35 = 2,528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.58x = 7,542.35 × 2,528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.58x = 19,067,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067,236.72/5,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.29

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