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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.39, 7,560.87 and 2,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.39, 7,560.87 and 2,407.27 is: 3,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.39 : 7,560.87 = 2,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.39/7,560.87 = 2,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.39x = 7,560.87 × 2,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.39x = 18,201,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,055.52/5,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.32

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