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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.74, 7,529.19 and 2,388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.74, 7,529.19 and 2,388.22 is: 3,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.74 : 7,529.19 = 2,388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.74/7,529.19 = 2,388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.74x = 7,529.19 × 2,388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.74x = 17,981,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,350.20/5,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.56

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