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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.48, 7,557.56 and 2,703.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.48, 7,557.56 and 2,703.11 is: 4,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.48 : 7,557.56 = 2,703.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.48/7,557.56 = 2,703.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.48x = 7,557.56 × 2,703.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.48x = 20,428,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,874.16/5,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.16

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