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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.48, 7,549.02 and 2,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.48, 7,549.02 and 2,566.92 is: 3,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.48 : 7,549.02 = 2,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.48/7,549.02 = 2,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.48x = 7,549.02 × 2,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.48x = 19,377,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,730.42/5,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.30

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