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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.03, 7,546.70 and 2,398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.03, 7,546.70 and 2,398.82 is: 3,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.03 : 7,546.70 = 2,398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.03/7,546.70 = 2,398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.03x = 7,546.70 × 2,398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.03x = 18,103,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103,125.17/5,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.29

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