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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.86, 7,546.44 and 2,398.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.86, 7,546.44 and 2,398.65 is: 3,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.86 : 7,546.44 = 2,398.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.86/7,546.44 = 2,398.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.86x = 7,546.44 × 2,398.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.86x = 18,101,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,218.58/5,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.04

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