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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.80, 7,540.70 and 2,395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.80, 7,540.70 and 2,395.98 is: 3,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.80 : 7,540.70 = 2,395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.80/7,540.70 = 2,395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.80x = 7,540.70 × 2,395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.80x = 18,067,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,354.41/5,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.06

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