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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.60, 7,563.24 and 2,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.60, 7,563.24 and 2,854.60 is: 4,282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.60 : 7,563.24 = 2,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.60/7,563.24 = 2,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.60x = 7,563.24 × 2,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.60x = 21,590,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590,024.90/5,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.38

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