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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.24, 7,545.60 and 2,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.24, 7,545.60 and 2,689.28 is: 4,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.24 : 7,545.60 = 2,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.24/7,545.60 = 2,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.24x = 7,545.60 × 2,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.24x = 20,292,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,231.17/5,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.05

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