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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.51, 7,533.90 and 2,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.51, 7,533.90 and 2,424.84 is: 3,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.51 : 7,533.90 = 2,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.51/7,533.90 = 2,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.51x = 7,533.90 × 2,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.51x = 18,268,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,502.08/5,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.33

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