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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.49, 7,535.71 and 1,903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.49, 7,535.71 and 1,903.42 is: 2,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.49 : 7,535.71 = 1,903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.49/7,535.71 = 1,903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.49x = 7,535.71 × 1,903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.49x = 14,343,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,621.13/5,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.74

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