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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.44, 7,505.25 and 1,305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.44, 7,505.25 and 1,305.45 is: 1,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.44 : 7,505.25 = 1,305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.44/7,505.25 = 1,305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.44x = 7,505.25 × 1,305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.44x = 9,797,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797,728.61/5,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.20

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