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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.94, 7,524.60 and 2,386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.94, 7,524.60 and 2,386.69 is: 3,575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.94 : 7,524.60 = 2,386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.94/7,524.60 = 2,386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.94x = 7,524.60 × 2,386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.94x = 17,958,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958,887.57/5,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.37

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