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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.52, 7,594.28 and 2,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.52, 7,594.28 and 2,436.64 is: 3,651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.52 : 7,594.28 = 2,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.52/7,594.28 = 2,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.52x = 7,594.28 × 2,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.52x = 18,504,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504,526.42/5,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.59

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