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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.10, 7,560.45 and 2,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.10, 7,560.45 and 2,705.25 is: 4,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.10 : 7,560.45 = 2,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.10/7,560.45 = 2,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.10x = 7,560.45 × 2,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.10x = 20,452,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,452,907.36/5,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.20

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