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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.28, 7,540.53 and 2,393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.28, 7,540.53 and 2,393.25 is: 3,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.28 : 7,540.53 = 2,393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.28/7,540.53 = 2,393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.28x = 7,540.53 × 2,393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.28x = 18,046,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,373.42/5,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.55

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