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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.44, 7,580.06 and 2,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.44, 7,580.06 and 2,423.75 is: 3,634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.44 : 7,580.06 = 2,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.44/7,580.06 = 2,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.44x = 7,580.06 × 2,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.44x = 18,372,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,170.43/5,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.14

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