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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.24, 7,536.96 and 2,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.24, 7,536.96 and 2,252.93 is: 3,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.24 : 7,536.96 = 2,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.24/7,536.96 = 2,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.24x = 7,536.96 × 2,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.24x = 16,980,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,980,232.03/5,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.32

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