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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.84, 7,535.61 and 2,941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.84, 7,535.61 and 2,941.38 is: 4,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.84 : 7,535.61 = 2,941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.84/7,535.61 = 2,941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.84x = 7,535.61 × 2,941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.84x = 22,165,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,092.54/5,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.50

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