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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.16, 7,555.58 and 2,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.16, 7,555.58 and 2,845.35 is: 4,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.16 : 7,555.58 = 2,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.16/7,555.58 = 2,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.16x = 7,555.58 × 2,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.16x = 21,498,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,266.00/5,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.55

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