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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.32, 7,529.96 and 2,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.32, 7,529.96 and 2,558.82 is: 3,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.32 : 7,529.96 = 2,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.32/7,529.96 = 2,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.32x = 7,529.96 × 2,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.32x = 19,267,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,812.25/5,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.10

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