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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.02, 7,533.50 and 2,944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.02, 7,533.50 and 2,944.52 is: 4,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.02 : 7,533.50 = 2,944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.02/7,533.50 = 2,944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.02x = 7,533.50 × 2,944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.02x = 22,182,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,541.42/5,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.30

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