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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.94, 7,502.76 and 2,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.94, 7,502.76 and 2,370.08 is: 3,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.94 : 7,502.76 = 2,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.94/7,502.76 = 2,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.94x = 7,502.76 × 2,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.94x = 17,782,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,141.42/5,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.34

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