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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.40, 7,566.96 and 2,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.40, 7,566.96 and 2,577.12 is: 3,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.40 : 7,566.96 = 2,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.40/7,566.96 = 2,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.40x = 7,566.96 × 2,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.40x = 19,500,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500,963.96/5,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.10

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