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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.70, 7,496.55 and 2,400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.70, 7,496.55 and 2,400.90 is: 3,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.70 : 7,496.55 = 2,400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.70/7,496.55 = 2,400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.70x = 7,496.55 × 2,400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.70x = 17,998,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,466.90/5,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.03

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