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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.38, 7,524.18 and 2,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.38, 7,524.18 and 2,385.66 is: 3,575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.38 : 7,524.18 = 2,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.38/7,524.18 = 2,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.38x = 7,524.18 × 2,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.38x = 17,950,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950,135.26/5,020.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.45

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