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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,020.48, 7,525.74 and 2,383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,020.48, 7,525.74 and 2,383.35 is: 3,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,020.48 : 7,525.74 = 2,383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,020.48/7,525.74 = 2,383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,020.48x = 7,525.74 × 2,383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,020.48x = 17,936,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936,472.43/5,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.66

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