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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.74, 7,554.87 and 2,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.74, 7,554.87 and 2,440.26 is: 3,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.74 : 7,554.87 = 2,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.74/7,554.87 = 2,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.74x = 7,554.87 × 2,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.74x = 18,435,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435,847.07/5,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.82

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