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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.66, 7,534.16 and 2,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.66, 7,534.16 and 2,062.28 is: 3,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.66 : 7,534.16 = 2,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.66/7,534.16 = 2,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.66x = 7,534.16 × 2,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.66x = 15,537,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,547.48/5,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.26

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