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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.51, 7,545.38 and 2,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.51, 7,545.38 and 2,844.47 is: 4,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.51 : 7,545.38 = 2,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.51/7,545.38 = 2,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.51x = 7,545.38 × 2,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.51x = 21,462,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462,607.05/5,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.10

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