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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.30, 7,545.18 and 2,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.30, 7,545.18 and 2,695.61 is: 4,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.30 : 7,545.18 = 2,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.30/7,545.18 = 2,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.30x = 7,545.18 × 2,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.30x = 20,338,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,338,862.66/5,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.26

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