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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.98, 7,540.77 and 2,692.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.98, 7,540.77 and 2,692.11 is: 4,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.98 : 7,540.77 = 2,692.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.98/7,540.77 = 2,692.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.98x = 7,540.77 × 2,692.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.98x = 20,300,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300,620.70/5,037.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.52

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