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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.78, 7,549.81 and 2,925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.78, 7,549.81 and 2,925.38 is: 4,388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.78 : 7,549.81 = 2,925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.78/7,549.81 = 2,925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.78x = 7,549.81 × 2,925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.78x = 22,086,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,074.74/5,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.45

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