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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.95, 7,538.23 and 2,397.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.95, 7,538.23 and 2,397.30 is: 3,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.95 : 7,538.23 = 2,397.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.95/7,538.23 = 2,397.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.95x = 7,538.23 × 2,397.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.95x = 18,071,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,398.78/5,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.19

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