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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.60, 7,545.90 and 2,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.60, 7,545.90 and 2,435.72 is: 3,653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.60 : 7,545.90 = 2,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.60/7,545.90 = 2,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.60x = 7,545.90 × 2,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.60x = 18,379,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379,699.55/5,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.58

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