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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.62, 7,552.26 and 2,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.62, 7,552.26 and 2,699.76 is: 4,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.62 : 7,552.26 = 2,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.62/7,552.26 = 2,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.62x = 7,552.26 × 2,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.62x = 20,389,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389,289.46/5,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.99

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