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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.82, 7,504.30 and 2,405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.82, 7,504.30 and 2,405.16 is: 3,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.82 : 7,504.30 = 2,405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.82/7,504.30 = 2,405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.82x = 7,504.30 × 2,405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.82x = 18,049,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,042.19/5,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.77

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