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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.78, 7,548.98 and 1,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.78, 7,548.98 and 1,335.02 is: 2,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.78 : 7,548.98 = 1,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.78/7,548.98 = 1,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.78x = 7,548.98 × 1,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.78x = 10,078,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,039.28/5,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.48

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