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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.89, 7,558.34 and 2,744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.89, 7,558.34 and 2,744.97 is: 4,117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.89 : 7,558.34 = 2,744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.89/7,558.34 = 2,744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.89x = 7,558.34 × 2,744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.89x = 20,747,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,402.82/5,038.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.46

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