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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.48, 7,550.58 and 2,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.48, 7,550.58 and 2,694.44 is: 4,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.48 : 7,550.58 = 2,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.48/7,550.58 = 2,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.48x = 7,550.58 × 2,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.48x = 20,344,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,584.78/5,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.26

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