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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.94, 7,523.10 and 2,385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.94, 7,523.10 and 2,385.69 is: 3,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.94 : 7,523.10 = 2,385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.94/7,523.10 = 2,385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.94x = 7,523.10 × 2,385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.94x = 17,947,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,784.44/5,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.88

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