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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.73, 7,581.33 and 2,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.73, 7,581.33 and 2,423.85 is: 3,635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.73 : 7,581.33 = 2,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.73/7,581.33 = 2,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.73x = 7,581.33 × 2,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.73x = 18,376,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376,006.72/5,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.41

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