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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.52, 7,554.34 and 2,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.52, 7,554.34 and 2,441 is: 3,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.52 : 7,554.34 = 2,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.52/7,554.34 = 2,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.52x = 7,554.34 × 2,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.52x = 18,440,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440,143.94/5,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.21

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