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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.82, 7,574.34 and 2,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.82, 7,574.34 and 2,454.34 is: 3,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.82 : 7,574.34 = 2,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.82/7,574.34 = 2,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.82x = 7,574.34 × 2,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.82x = 18,590,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,005.64/5,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.13

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