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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.92, 7,547.82 and 2,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.92, 7,547.82 and 2,435.32 is: 3,653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.92 : 7,547.82 = 2,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.92/7,547.82 = 2,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.92x = 7,547.82 × 2,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.92x = 18,381,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381,357.00/5,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.68

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