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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.94, 7,545.76 and 1,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.94, 7,545.76 and 1,333.40 is: 1,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.94 : 7,545.76 = 1,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.94/7,545.76 = 1,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.94x = 7,545.76 × 1,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.94x = 10,061,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,475.32/5,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.92

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