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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.62, 7,536.93 and 2,835.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.62, 7,536.93 and 2,835.19 is: 4,252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.62 : 7,536.93 = 2,835.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.62/7,536.93 = 2,835.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.62x = 7,536.93 × 2,835.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.62x = 21,368,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368,628.57/5,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.79

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