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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.41, 7,526.28 and 2,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.41, 7,526.28 and 2,383.56 is: 3,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.41 : 7,526.28 = 2,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.41/7,526.28 = 2,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.41x = 7,526.28 × 2,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.41x = 17,939,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,348.90/5,017.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.42

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