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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.57, 7,581.58 and 2,424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.57, 7,581.58 and 2,424.01 is: 3,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.57 : 7,581.58 = 2,424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.57/7,581.58 = 2,424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.57x = 7,581.58 × 2,424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.57x = 18,377,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,800.72/5,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.44

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