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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.66, 7,540.09 and 2,394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.66, 7,540.09 and 2,394.46 is: 3,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.66 : 7,540.09 = 2,394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.66/7,540.09 = 2,394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.66x = 7,540.09 × 2,394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.66x = 18,054,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,447.34/5,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.74

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