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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.74, 7,518.06 and 2,544.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.74, 7,518.06 and 2,544.99 is: 3,817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.74 : 7,518.06 = 2,544.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.74/7,518.06 = 2,544.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.74x = 7,518.06 × 2,544.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.74x = 19,133,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133,387.52/5,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.71

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