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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.17, 7,546.70 and 2,434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.17, 7,546.70 and 2,434.57 is: 3,652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.17 : 7,546.70 = 2,434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.17/7,546.70 = 2,434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.17x = 7,546.70 × 2,434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.17x = 18,372,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,957.25/5,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.55

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