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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.48, 7,519.44 and 2,413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.48, 7,519.44 and 2,413.92 is: 3,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.48 : 7,519.44 = 2,413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.48/7,519.44 = 2,413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.48x = 7,519.44 × 2,413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.48x = 18,151,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151,326.60/5,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.34

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