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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.70, 7,499.55 and 2,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.70, 7,499.55 and 2,402.90 is: 3,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.70 : 7,499.55 = 2,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.70/7,499.55 = 2,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.70x = 7,499.55 × 2,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.70x = 18,020,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020,668.70/5,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.03

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