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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.96, 7,541.22 and 2,399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.96, 7,541.22 and 2,399.30 is: 3,597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.96 : 7,541.22 = 2,399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.96/7,541.22 = 2,399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.96x = 7,541.22 × 2,399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.96x = 18,093,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,649.15/5,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.18

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