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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.23, 7,517.36 and 2,380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.23, 7,517.36 and 2,380.43 is: 3,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.23 : 7,517.36 = 2,380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.23/7,517.36 = 2,380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.23x = 7,517.36 × 2,380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.23x = 17,894,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894,499.78/5,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.74

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