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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.16, 7,539.48 and 2,431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.16, 7,539.48 and 2,431.28 is: 3,647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.16 : 7,539.48 = 2,431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.16/7,539.48 = 2,431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.16x = 7,539.48 × 2,431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.16x = 18,330,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,586.93/5,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.04

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