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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.63, 7,529.27 and 2,388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.63, 7,529.27 and 2,388.41 is: 3,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.63 : 7,529.27 = 2,388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.63/7,529.27 = 2,388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.63x = 7,529.27 × 2,388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.63x = 17,982,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982,934.17/5,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.52

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