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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.85, 7,529.84 and 2,725.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.85, 7,529.84 and 2,725.97 is: 4,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.85 : 7,529.84 = 2,725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.85/7,529.84 = 2,725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.85x = 7,529.84 × 2,725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.85x = 20,526,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,526,104.31/5,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.43

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