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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.92, 7,546.32 and 2,434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.92, 7,546.32 and 2,434.32 is: 3,652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.92 : 7,546.32 = 2,434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.92/7,546.32 = 2,434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.92x = 7,546.32 × 2,434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.92x = 18,370,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370,157.70/5,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.18

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