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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.72, 7,546.23 and 2,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.72, 7,546.23 and 2,398.51 is: 3,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.72 : 7,546.23 = 2,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.72/7,546.23 = 2,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.72x = 7,546.23 × 2,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.72x = 18,099,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099,708.12/5,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.84

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