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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.90, 7,525.44 and 2,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.90, 7,525.44 and 2,411.94 is: 3,617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.90 : 7,525.44 = 2,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.90/7,525.44 = 2,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.90x = 7,525.44 × 2,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.90x = 18,150,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,909.75/5,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.95

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