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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.68, 7,549.62 and 2,433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.68, 7,549.62 and 2,433.75 is: 3,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.68 : 7,549.62 = 2,433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.68/7,549.62 = 2,433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.68x = 7,549.62 × 2,433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.68x = 18,373,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,887.68/5,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.92

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