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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.97, 7,542.66 and 1,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.97, 7,542.66 and 1,695.23 is: 2,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.97 : 7,542.66 = 1,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.97/7,542.66 = 1,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.97x = 7,542.66 × 1,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.97x = 12,786,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,505.80/5,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.08

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