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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.53, 7,641.63 and 2,752.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.53, 7,641.63 and 2,752.49 is: 4,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.53 : 7,641.63 = 2,752.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.53/7,641.63 = 2,752.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.53x = 7,641.63 × 2,752.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.53x = 21,033,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,033,471.95/5,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.26

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