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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.94, 7,549.56 and 2,566.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.94, 7,549.56 and 2,566.59 is: 3,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.94 : 7,549.56 = 2,566.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.94/7,549.56 = 2,566.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.94x = 7,549.56 × 2,566.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.94x = 19,376,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,625.20/5,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.26

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