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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.28, 7,530.56 and 2,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.28, 7,530.56 and 2,428.08 is: 3,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.28 : 7,530.56 = 2,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.28/7,530.56 = 2,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.28x = 7,530.56 × 2,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.28x = 18,284,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,802.12/5,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.01

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