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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.02, 7,549.65 and 2,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.02, 7,549.65 and 2,692.14 is: 4,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.02 : 7,549.65 = 2,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.02/7,549.65 = 2,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.02x = 7,549.65 × 2,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.02x = 20,324,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324,714.75/5,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.67

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