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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.02, 7,505.49 and 2,408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.02, 7,505.49 and 2,408.54 is: 3,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.02 : 7,505.49 = 2,408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.02/7,505.49 = 2,408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.02x = 7,505.49 × 2,408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.02x = 18,077,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077,272.88/5,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.39

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