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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.31, 7,546.61 and 2,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.31, 7,546.61 and 2,530.20 is: 3,797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.31 : 7,546.61 = 2,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.31/7,546.61 = 2,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.31x = 7,546.61 × 2,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.31x = 19,094,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,432.62/5,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.39

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