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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.70, 7,535.12 and 2,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.70, 7,535.12 and 2,390.18 is: 3,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.70 : 7,535.12 = 2,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.70/7,535.12 = 2,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.70x = 7,535.12 × 2,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.70x = 18,010,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,250.22/5,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.34

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