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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.43, 7,543.89 and 2,395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.43, 7,543.89 and 2,395.01 is: 3,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.43 : 7,543.89 = 2,395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.43/7,543.89 = 2,395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.43x = 7,543.89 × 2,395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.43x = 18,067,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,710.85/5,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.40

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