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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.91, 7,542.92 and 2,560.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.91, 7,542.92 and 2,560.95 is: 3,839.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.91 : 7,542.92 = 2,560.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.91/7,542.92 = 2,560.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.91x = 7,542.92 × 2,560.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.91x = 19,317,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,047.38/5,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.67

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