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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.49, 7,555.36 and 2,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.49, 7,555.36 and 2,694.88 is: 4,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.49 : 7,555.36 = 2,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.49/7,555.36 = 2,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.49x = 7,555.36 × 2,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.49x = 20,360,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,360,788.56/5,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.46

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