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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.54, 7,554.87 and 2,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.54, 7,554.87 and 2,695.52 is: 4,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.54 : 7,554.87 = 2,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.54/7,554.87 = 2,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.54x = 7,554.87 × 2,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.54x = 20,364,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364,322.07/5,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.72

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