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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.81, 7,534.29 and 2,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.81, 7,534.29 and 2,390.58 is: 3,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.81 : 7,534.29 = 2,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.81/7,534.29 = 2,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.81x = 7,534.29 × 2,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.81x = 18,011,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,322.99/5,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.91

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