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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.86, 7,535.37 and 2,392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.86, 7,535.37 and 2,392.35 is: 3,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.86 : 7,535.37 = 2,392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.86/7,535.37 = 2,392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.86x = 7,535.37 × 2,392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.86x = 18,027,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,242.42/5,021.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.75

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