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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.44, 7,508.64 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.44, 7,508.64 and 2,232 is: 3,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.44 : 7,508.64 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.44/7,508.64 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.44x = 7,508.64 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.44x = 16,759,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,284.48/5,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.21

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