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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.52, 7,536.84 and 2,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.52, 7,536.84 and 2,730.60 is: 4,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.52 : 7,536.84 = 2,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.52/7,536.84 = 2,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.52x = 7,536.84 × 2,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.52x = 20,580,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580,095.30/5,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.93

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