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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.08, 7,506.82 and 1,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.08, 7,506.82 and 1,675.49 is: 2,511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.08 : 7,506.82 = 1,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.08/7,506.82 = 1,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.08x = 7,506.82 × 1,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.08x = 12,577,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577,601.84/5,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.46

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