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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.92, 7,550.16 and 2,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.92, 7,550.16 and 2,695.84 is: 4,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.92 : 7,550.16 = 2,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.92/7,550.16 = 2,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.92x = 7,550.16 × 2,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.92x = 20,354,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354,023.33/5,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.77

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