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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.20, 7,544.14 and 2,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.20, 7,544.14 and 2,366.10 is: 3,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.20 : 7,544.14 = 2,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.20/7,544.14 = 2,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.20x = 7,544.14 × 2,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.20x = 17,850,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,189.65/5,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.49

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