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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.10, 7,558.49 and 2,703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.10, 7,558.49 and 2,703.73 is: 4,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.10 : 7,558.49 = 2,703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.10/7,558.49 = 2,703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.10x = 7,558.49 × 2,703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.10x = 20,436,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436,132.38/5,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.10

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