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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.41, 7,556.68 and 2,572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.41, 7,556.68 and 2,572.03 is: 3,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.41 : 7,556.68 = 2,572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.41/7,556.68 = 2,572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.41x = 7,556.68 × 2,572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.41x = 19,435,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435,963.35/5,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.50

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