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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.92, 7,545.92 and 2,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.92, 7,545.92 and 2,562.96 is: 3,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.92 : 7,545.92 = 2,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.92/7,545.92 = 2,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.92x = 7,545.92 × 2,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.92x = 19,339,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339,891.12/5,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.68

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