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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.32, 7,507.95 and 2,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.32, 7,507.95 and 2,230.15 is: 3,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.32 : 7,507.95 = 2,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.32/7,507.95 = 2,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.32x = 7,507.95 × 2,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.32x = 16,743,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,743,854.69/5,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.55

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