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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.52, 7,551.72 and 2,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.52, 7,551.72 and 2,693.44 is: 4,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.52 : 7,551.72 = 2,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.52/7,551.72 = 2,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.52x = 7,551.72 × 2,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.52x = 20,340,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,340,104.72/5,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.54

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