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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.52, 7,537.52 and 2,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.52, 7,537.52 and 2,833.52 is: 4,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.52 : 7,537.52 = 2,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.52/7,537.52 = 2,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.52x = 7,537.52 × 2,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.52x = 21,357,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357,713.67/5,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.78

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