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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.64, 6,955.68 and 2,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.64, 6,955.68 and 2,802.52 is: 3,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.64 : 6,955.68 = 2,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.64/6,955.68 = 2,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.64x = 6,955.68 × 2,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.64x = 19,493,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,432.31/5,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.25

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