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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.96, 7,550.17 and 2,694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.96, 7,550.17 and 2,694.47 is: 4,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.96 : 7,550.17 = 2,694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.96/7,550.17 = 2,694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.96x = 7,550.17 × 2,694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.96x = 20,343,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343,662.07/5,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.48

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