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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.39, 7,552.96 and 2,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.39, 7,552.96 and 2,404.76 is: 3,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.39 : 7,552.96 = 2,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.39/7,552.96 = 2,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.39x = 7,552.96 × 2,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.39x = 18,163,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163,012.31/5,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.07

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