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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.92, 7,553.64 and 2,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.92, 7,553.64 and 2,436.24 is: 3,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.92 : 7,553.64 = 2,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.92/7,553.64 = 2,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.92x = 7,553.64 × 2,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.92x = 18,402,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,479.91/5,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.24

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