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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.98, 7,549.77 and 2,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.98, 7,549.77 and 2,567.42 is: 3,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.98 : 7,549.77 = 2,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.98/7,549.77 = 2,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.98x = 7,549.77 × 2,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.98x = 19,383,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383,430.49/5,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.05

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