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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.48, 7,502.68 and 1,882.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.48, 7,502.68 and 1,882.41 is: 2,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.48 : 7,502.68 = 1,882.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.48/7,502.68 = 1,882.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.48x = 7,502.68 × 1,882.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.48x = 14,123,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,146.79/5,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.23

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