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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.84, 7,539.01 and 2,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.84, 7,539.01 and 2,394.86 is: 3,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.84 : 7,539.01 = 2,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.84/7,539.01 = 2,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.84x = 7,539.01 × 2,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.84x = 18,054,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,829.81/5,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.26

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