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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.62, 7,539.93 and 2,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.62, 7,539.93 and 2,837.19 is: 4,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.62 : 7,539.93 = 2,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.62/7,539.93 = 2,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.62x = 7,539.93 × 2,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.62x = 21,392,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392,214.00/5,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.79

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