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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.10, 7,560.70 and 2,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.10, 7,560.70 and 2,574.72 is: 3,858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.10 : 7,560.70 = 2,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.10/7,560.70 = 2,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.10x = 7,560.70 × 2,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.10x = 19,466,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,685.50/5,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.53

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