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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.49, 7,553.86 and 2,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.49, 7,553.86 and 2,693.88 is: 4,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.49 : 7,553.86 = 2,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.49/7,553.86 = 2,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.49x = 7,553.86 × 2,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.49x = 20,349,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349,223.93/5,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.97

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