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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.48, 7,557.12 and 2,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.48, 7,557.12 and 2,569.96 is: 3,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.48 : 7,557.12 = 2,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.48/7,557.12 = 2,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.48x = 7,557.12 × 2,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.48x = 19,421,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,496.12/5,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.46

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