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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.94, 7,524.38 and 2,385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.94, 7,524.38 and 2,385.11 is: 3,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.94 : 7,524.38 = 2,385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.94/7,524.38 = 2,385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.94x = 7,524.38 × 2,385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.94x = 17,946,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946,424.43/5,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.74

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