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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.92, 7,556.40 and 2,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.92, 7,556.40 and 2,569.68 is: 3,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.92 : 7,556.40 = 2,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.92/7,556.40 = 2,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.92x = 7,556.40 × 2,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.92x = 19,417,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,529.95/5,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.10

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