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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.32, 7,534.80 and 2,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.32, 7,534.80 and 2,062 is: 3,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.32 : 7,534.80 = 2,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.32/7,534.80 = 2,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.32x = 7,534.80 × 2,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.32x = 15,536,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,536,757.60/5,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.31

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