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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.40, 7,597.62 and 2,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.40, 7,597.62 and 2,435.18 is: 3,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.40 : 7,597.62 = 2,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.40/7,597.62 = 2,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.40x = 7,597.62 × 2,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.40x = 18,501,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501,572.27/5,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.38

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