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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.30, 7,507.92 and 2,541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.30, 7,507.92 and 2,541.82 is: 3,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.30 : 7,507.92 = 2,541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.30/7,507.92 = 2,541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.30x = 7,507.92 × 2,541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.30x = 19,083,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083,781.21/5,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.43

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