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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.88, 7,540.74 and 2,564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.88, 7,540.74 and 2,564.04 is: 3,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.88 : 7,540.74 = 2,564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.88/7,540.74 = 2,564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.88x = 7,540.74 × 2,564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.88x = 19,334,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,334,758.99/5,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.51

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