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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.76, 7,548.48 and 1,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.76, 7,548.48 and 1,335 is: 2,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.76 : 7,548.48 = 1,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.76/7,548.48 = 1,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.76x = 7,548.48 × 1,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.76x = 10,077,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077,220.80/5,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.32

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