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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.15, 7,541.33 and 2,428.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.15, 7,541.33 and 2,428.25 is: 3,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.15 : 7,541.33 = 2,428.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.15/7,541.33 = 2,428.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.15x = 7,541.33 × 2,428.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.15x = 18,312,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312,234.57/5,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.67

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