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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.44, 7,517.94 and 2,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.44, 7,517.94 and 2,423.20 is: 3,630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.44 : 7,517.94 = 2,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.44/7,517.94 = 2,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.44x = 7,517.94 × 2,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.44x = 18,217,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,472.21/5,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.11

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