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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.04, 7,546.78 and 2,695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.04, 7,546.78 and 2,695.78 is: 4,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.04 : 7,546.78 = 2,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.04/7,546.78 = 2,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.04x = 7,546.78 × 2,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.04x = 20,344,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,458.59/5,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.18

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