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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.67, 7,544.24 and 2,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.67, 7,544.24 and 2,694.99 is: 4,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.67 : 7,544.24 = 2,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.67/7,544.24 = 2,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.67x = 7,544.24 × 2,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.67x = 20,331,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331,620.37/5,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.32

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