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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.63, 7,538.21 and 2,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.63, 7,538.21 and 2,946.38 is: 4,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.63 : 7,538.21 = 2,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.63/7,538.21 = 2,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.63x = 7,538.21 × 2,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.63x = 22,210,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,406.38/5,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.30

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