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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.39, 7,540.56 and 2,523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.39, 7,540.56 and 2,523.92 is: 3,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.39 : 7,540.56 = 2,523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.39/7,540.56 = 2,523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.39x = 7,540.56 × 2,523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.39x = 19,031,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,719.87/5,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.35

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