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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.92, 7,513.67 and 2,234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.92, 7,513.67 and 2,234.35 is: 3,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.92 : 7,513.67 = 2,234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.92/7,513.67 = 2,234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.92x = 7,513.67 × 2,234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.92x = 16,788,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788,168.56/5,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.32

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