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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.92, 7,547.64 and 2,432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.92, 7,547.64 and 2,432.24 is: 3,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.92 : 7,547.64 = 2,432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.92/7,547.64 = 2,432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.92x = 7,547.64 × 2,432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.92x = 18,357,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,671.91/5,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.24

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