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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.48, 7,517.94 and 2,412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.48, 7,517.94 and 2,412.92 is: 3,616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.48 : 7,517.94 = 2,412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.48/7,517.94 = 2,412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.48x = 7,517.94 × 2,412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.48x = 18,140,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140,187.78/5,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.84

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