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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.92, 7,541.10 and 1,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.92, 7,541.10 and 1,695.84 is: 2,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.92 : 7,541.10 = 1,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.92/7,541.10 = 1,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.92x = 7,541.10 × 1,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.92x = 12,788,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,499.02/5,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.00

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