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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.52, 7,568.28 and 2,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.52, 7,568.28 and 2,413.08 is: 3,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.52 : 7,568.28 = 2,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.52/7,568.28 = 2,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.52x = 7,568.28 × 2,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.52x = 18,262,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262,865.10/5,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.77

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