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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.97, 7,540.52 and 2,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.97, 7,540.52 and 2,394.74 is: 3,592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.97 : 7,540.52 = 2,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.97/7,540.52 = 2,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.97x = 7,540.52 × 2,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.97x = 18,057,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057,584.86/5,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.14

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