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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.31, 7,539.54 and 2,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.31, 7,539.54 and 2,394.11 is: 3,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.31 : 7,539.54 = 2,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.31/7,539.54 = 2,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.31x = 7,539.54 × 2,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.31x = 18,050,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,488.11/5,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.20

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