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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.07, 7,530.44 and 2,423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.07, 7,530.44 and 2,423.97 is: 3,633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.07 : 7,530.44 = 2,423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.07/7,530.44 = 2,423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.07x = 7,530.44 × 2,423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.07x = 18,253,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253,548.53/5,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.22

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