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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.68, 7,545.11 and 2,430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.68, 7,545.11 and 2,430.75 is: 3,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.68 : 7,545.11 = 2,430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.68/7,545.11 = 2,430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.68x = 7,545.11 × 2,430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.68x = 18,340,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340,263.98/5,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.41

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