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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.83, 7,555.20 and 2,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.83, 7,555.20 and 2,367 is: 3,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.83 : 7,555.20 = 2,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.83/7,555.20 = 2,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.83x = 7,555.20 × 2,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.83x = 17,883,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,883,158.40/5,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.30

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