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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.11, 7,536.67 and 2,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.11, 7,536.67 and 2,401.46 is: 3,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.11 : 7,536.67 = 2,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.11/7,536.67 = 2,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.11x = 7,536.67 × 2,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.11x = 18,099,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099,039.80/5,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.71

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