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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.40, 7,542.75 and 2,396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.40, 7,542.75 and 2,396.18 is: 3,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.40 : 7,542.75 = 2,396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.40/7,542.75 = 2,396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.40x = 7,542.75 × 2,396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.40x = 18,073,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,073,801.06/5,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.34

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