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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.98, 7,542.33 and 3,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.98, 7,542.33 and 3,079.58 is: 4,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.98 : 7,542.33 = 3,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.98/7,542.33 = 3,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.98x = 7,542.33 × 3,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.98x = 23,227,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,208.62/5,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.67

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