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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.54, 7,540.02 and 2,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.54, 7,540.02 and 2,395.14 is: 3,591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.54 : 7,540.02 = 2,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.54/7,540.02 = 2,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.54x = 7,540.02 × 2,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.54x = 18,059,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,403.50/5,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.38

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