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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.48, 7,528.98 and 2,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.48, 7,528.98 and 2,554.41 is: 3,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.48 : 7,528.98 = 2,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.48/7,528.98 = 2,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.48x = 7,528.98 × 2,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.48x = 19,232,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232,101.80/5,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.20

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