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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.82, 7,538.22 and 2,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.82, 7,538.22 and 2,564.32 is: 3,839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.82 : 7,538.22 = 2,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.82/7,538.22 = 2,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.82x = 7,538.22 × 2,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.82x = 19,330,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330,408.31/5,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.34

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