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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.92, 7,536.12 and 2,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.92, 7,536.12 and 2,390.80 is: 3,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.92 : 7,536.12 = 2,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.92/7,536.12 = 2,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.92x = 7,536.12 × 2,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.92x = 18,017,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,355.70/5,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.60

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