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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.38, 7,546.69 and 2,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.38, 7,546.69 and 2,845.35 is: 4,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.38 : 7,546.69 = 2,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.38/7,546.69 = 2,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.38x = 7,546.69 × 2,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.38x = 21,472,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,974.39/5,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.42

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