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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.94, 7,496.19 and 2,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.94, 7,496.19 and 2,408.70 is: 3,608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.94 : 7,496.19 = 2,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.94/7,496.19 = 2,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.94x = 7,496.19 × 2,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.94x = 18,056,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056,072.85/5,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.37

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