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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.53, 7,537.86 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.53, 7,537.86 and 2,430 is: 3,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.53 : 7,537.86 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.53/7,537.86 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.53x = 7,537.86 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.53x = 18,316,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316,999.80/5,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.72

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