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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.46, 7,505.28 and 2,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.46, 7,505.28 and 2,535.30 is: 3,803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.46 : 7,505.28 = 2,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.46/7,505.28 = 2,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.46x = 7,505.28 × 2,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.46x = 19,028,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028,136.38/5,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.00

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