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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.54, 7,523.48 and 2,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.54, 7,523.48 and 2,381.69 is: 3,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.54 : 7,523.48 = 2,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.54/7,523.48 = 2,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.54x = 7,523.48 × 2,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.54x = 17,918,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918,547.56/5,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.61

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