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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.02, 7,534.10 and 2,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.02, 7,534.10 and 2,389.50 is: 3,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.02 : 7,534.10 = 2,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.02/7,534.10 = 2,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.02x = 7,534.10 × 2,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.02x = 18,002,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002,695.89/5,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.32

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