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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.12, 7,550.93 and 2,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.12, 7,550.93 and 2,399.70 is: 3,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.12 : 7,550.93 = 2,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.12/7,550.93 = 2,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.12x = 7,550.93 × 2,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.12x = 18,119,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119,954.72/5,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.43

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