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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.24, 7,581.59 and 2,453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.24, 7,581.59 and 2,453.76 is: 3,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.24 : 7,581.59 = 2,453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.24/7,581.59 = 2,453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.24x = 7,581.59 × 2,453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.24x = 18,603,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603,402.28/5,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.21

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