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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.16, 7,551.72 and 2,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.16, 7,551.72 and 2,404.28 is: 3,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.16 : 7,551.72 = 2,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.16/7,551.72 = 2,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.16x = 7,551.72 × 2,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.16x = 18,156,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156,449.36/5,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.93

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