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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.48, 7,547.52 and 2,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.48, 7,547.52 and 2,565.92 is: 3,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.48 : 7,547.52 = 2,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.48/7,547.52 = 2,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.48x = 7,547.52 × 2,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.48x = 19,366,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,366,332.52/5,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.80

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