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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.92, 7,510.67 and 2,232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.92, 7,510.67 and 2,232.35 is: 3,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.92 : 7,510.67 = 2,232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.92/7,510.67 = 2,232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.92x = 7,510.67 × 2,232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.92x = 16,766,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766,444.17/5,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.32

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