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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.34, 7,503.90 and 1,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.34, 7,503.90 and 1,492.08 is: 2,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.34 : 7,503.90 = 1,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.34/7,503.90 = 1,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.34x = 7,503.90 × 1,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.34x = 11,196,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196,374.13/5,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.23

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