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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.97, 7,537.52 and 2,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.97, 7,537.52 and 2,392.74 is: 3,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.97 : 7,537.52 = 2,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.97/7,537.52 = 2,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.97x = 7,537.52 × 2,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.97x = 18,035,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,331.59/5,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.14

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