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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.64, 7,554.60 and 2,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.64, 7,554.60 and 2,575.62 is: 3,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.64 : 7,554.60 = 2,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.64/7,554.60 = 2,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.64x = 7,554.60 × 2,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.64x = 19,457,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457,778.85/5,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.95

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