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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.16, 7,550.79 and 2,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.16, 7,550.79 and 2,566.20 is: 3,847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.16 : 7,550.79 = 2,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.16/7,550.79 = 2,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.16x = 7,550.79 × 2,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.16x = 19,376,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,837.30/5,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.54

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