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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.48, 7,503.96 and 2,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.48, 7,503.96 and 2,230.08 is: 3,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.48 : 7,503.96 = 2,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.48/7,503.96 = 2,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.48x = 7,503.96 × 2,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.48x = 16,734,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734,431.12/5,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.90

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