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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.59, 7,505.19 and 1,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.59, 7,505.19 and 1,492.68 is: 2,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.59 : 7,505.19 = 1,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.59/7,505.19 = 1,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.59x = 7,505.19 × 1,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.59x = 11,202,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202,847.01/5,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.41

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