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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.42, 7,522.44 and 2,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.42, 7,522.44 and 2,548.24 is: 3,822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.42 : 7,522.44 = 2,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.42/7,522.44 = 2,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.42x = 7,522.44 × 2,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.42x = 19,168,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,982.51/5,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.77

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