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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.99, 7,554.62 and 2,694.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.99, 7,554.62 and 2,694.39 is: 4,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.99 : 7,554.62 = 2,694.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.99/7,554.62 = 2,694.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.99x = 7,554.62 × 2,694.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.99x = 20,355,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355,041.34/5,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.72

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