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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.70, 7,532.28 and 2,416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.70, 7,532.28 and 2,416.74 is: 3,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.70 : 7,532.28 = 2,416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.70/7,532.28 = 2,416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.70x = 7,532.28 × 2,416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.70x = 18,203,562.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,562.37/5,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.98

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