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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.50, 7,549.35 and 2,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.50, 7,549.35 and 2,433.70 is: 3,647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.50 : 7,549.35 = 2,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.50/7,549.35 = 2,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.50x = 7,549.35 × 2,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.50x = 18,372,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,853.10/5,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.94

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