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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.92, 7,541.41 and 2,217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.92, 7,541.41 and 2,217.39 is: 3,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.92 : 7,541.41 = 2,217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.92/7,541.41 = 2,217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.92x = 7,541.41 × 2,217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.92x = 16,722,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,247.12/5,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.56

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