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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.54, 7,551.18 and 2,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.54, 7,551.18 and 2,695.04 is: 4,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.54 : 7,551.18 = 2,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.54/7,551.18 = 2,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.54x = 7,551.18 × 2,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.54x = 20,350,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350,751.03/5,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.43

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