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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.88, 7,506.84 and 2,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.88, 7,506.84 and 2,410.40 is: 3,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.88 : 7,506.84 = 2,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.88/7,506.84 = 2,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.88x = 7,506.84 × 2,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.88x = 18,094,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094,487.14/5,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.48

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