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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.99, 7,582.71 and 2,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.99, 7,582.71 and 2,454.51 is: 3,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.99 : 7,582.71 = 2,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.99/7,582.71 = 2,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.99x = 7,582.71 × 2,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.99x = 18,611,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,837.52/5,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.33

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