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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.16, 7,549.58 and 2,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.16, 7,549.58 and 2,402.55 is: 3,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.16 : 7,549.58 = 2,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.16/7,549.58 = 2,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.16x = 7,549.58 × 2,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.16x = 18,138,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,249.44/5,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.75

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