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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.40, 7,551.92 and 2,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.40, 7,551.92 and 2,569.38 is: 3,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.40 : 7,551.92 = 2,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.40/7,551.92 = 2,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.40x = 7,551.92 × 2,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.40x = 19,403,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403,752.21/5,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.00

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