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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,025.92, 7,538.58 and 2,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,025.92, 7,538.58 and 2,391.53 is: 3,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,025.92 : 7,538.58 = 2,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,025.92/7,538.58 = 2,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,025.92x = 7,538.58 × 2,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,025.92x = 18,028,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028,702.53/5,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.15

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