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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.62, 7,544.70 and 2,694.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.62, 7,544.70 and 2,694.75 is: 4,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.62 : 7,544.70 = 2,694.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.62/7,544.70 = 2,694.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.62x = 7,544.70 × 2,694.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.62x = 20,331,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331,080.33/5,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.45

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