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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.89, 7,559.27 and 2,035.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.89, 7,559.27 and 2,035.83 is: 3,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.89 : 7,559.27 = 2,035.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.89/7,559.27 = 2,035.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.89x = 7,559.27 × 2,035.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.89x = 15,389,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389,378.46/5,037.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.73

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