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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.52, 7,525.44 and 2,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.52, 7,525.44 and 2,384.89 is: 3,578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.52 : 7,525.44 = 2,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.52/7,525.44 = 2,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.52x = 7,525.44 × 2,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.52x = 17,947,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,380.18/5,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.37

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