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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.66, 7,548.54 and 2,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.66, 7,548.54 and 2,564.70 is: 3,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.66 : 7,548.54 = 2,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.66/7,548.54 = 2,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.66x = 7,548.54 × 2,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.66x = 19,359,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,740.54/5,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.29

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