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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.22, 7,549.25 and 1,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.22, 7,549.25 and 1,335.71 is: 2,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.22 : 7,549.25 = 1,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.22/7,549.25 = 1,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.22x = 7,549.25 × 1,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.22x = 10,083,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,564.29/5,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.40

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