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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.28, 7,517.10 and 2,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.28, 7,517.10 and 2,419.04 is: 3,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.28 : 7,517.10 = 2,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.28/7,517.10 = 2,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.28x = 7,517.10 × 2,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.28x = 18,184,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,184,165.58/5,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.48

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