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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.08, 7,549.17 and 2,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.08, 7,549.17 and 2,534.67 is: 3,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.08 : 7,549.17 = 2,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.08/7,549.17 = 2,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.08x = 7,549.17 × 2,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.08x = 19,134,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134,654.72/5,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.53

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