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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.71, 7,535.14 and 2,392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.71, 7,535.14 and 2,392.19 is: 3,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.71 : 7,535.14 = 2,392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.71/7,535.14 = 2,392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.71x = 7,535.14 × 2,392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.71x = 18,025,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,499.41/5,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.52

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