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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.59, 7,528.94 and 2,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.59, 7,528.94 and 2,424.06 is: 3,630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.59 : 7,528.94 = 2,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.59/7,528.94 = 2,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.59x = 7,528.94 × 2,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.59x = 18,250,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,602.30/5,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.81

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