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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.39, 7,552.40 and 2,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.39, 7,552.40 and 2,437.53 is: 3,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.39 : 7,552.40 = 2,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.39/7,552.40 = 2,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.39x = 7,552.40 × 2,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.39x = 18,409,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,409,189.38/5,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.69

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