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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.51, 7,546.88 and 2,845.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.51, 7,546.88 and 2,845.47 is: 4,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.51 : 7,546.88 = 2,845.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.51/7,546.88 = 2,845.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.51x = 7,546.88 × 2,845.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.51x = 21,474,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474,420.63/5,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.60

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