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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.88, 7,531.74 and 2,397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.88, 7,531.74 and 2,397.93 is: 3,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.88 : 7,531.74 = 2,397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.88/7,531.74 = 2,397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.88x = 7,531.74 × 2,397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.88x = 18,060,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,585.30/5,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.09

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