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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.95, 7,552.96 and 2,538.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.95, 7,552.96 and 2,538.81 is: 3,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.95 : 7,552.96 = 2,538.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.95/7,552.96 = 2,538.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.95x = 7,552.96 × 2,538.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.95x = 19,175,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,524.03/5,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.95

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