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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.58, 7,548.48 and 2,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.58, 7,548.48 and 2,565.12 is: 3,849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.58 : 7,548.48 = 2,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.58/7,548.48 = 2,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.58x = 7,548.48 × 2,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.58x = 19,362,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362,757.02/5,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.78

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