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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.98, 7,537.06 and 2,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.98, 7,537.06 and 2,394.77 is: 3,589.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.98 : 7,537.06 = 2,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.98/7,537.06 = 2,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.98x = 7,537.06 × 2,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.98x = 18,049,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,525.18/5,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.82

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