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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.76, 7,543.66 and 2,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.76, 7,543.66 and 2,530.28 is: 3,794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.76 : 7,543.66 = 2,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.76/7,543.66 = 2,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.76x = 7,543.66 × 2,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.76x = 19,087,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,572.02/5,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.93

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