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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.44, 7,508.21 and 2,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.44, 7,508.21 and 2,664.40 is: 3,999.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.44 : 7,508.21 = 2,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.44/7,508.21 = 2,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.44x = 7,508.21 × 2,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.44x = 20,004,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,874.72/5,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.02

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