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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.60, 7,544.40 and 2,434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.60, 7,544.40 and 2,434.72 is: 3,652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.60 : 7,544.40 = 2,434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.60/7,544.40 = 2,434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.60x = 7,544.40 × 2,434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.60x = 18,368,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368,501.57/5,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.08

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