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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.13, 7,557.45 and 2,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.13, 7,557.45 and 2,703.25 is: 4,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.13 : 7,557.45 = 2,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.13/7,557.45 = 2,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.13x = 7,557.45 × 2,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.13x = 20,429,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,676.71/5,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.18

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