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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.14, 7,545.36 and 2,397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.14, 7,545.36 and 2,397.93 is: 3,596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.14 : 7,545.36 = 2,397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.14/7,545.36 = 2,397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.14x = 7,545.36 × 2,397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.14x = 18,093,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,247.02/5,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.97

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