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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.76, 7,554.15 and 2,402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.76, 7,554.15 and 2,402.81 is: 3,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.76 : 7,554.15 = 2,402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.76/7,554.15 = 2,402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.76x = 7,554.15 × 2,402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.76x = 18,151,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151,175.15/5,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.46

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