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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.26, 7,549.53 and 1,335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.26, 7,549.53 and 1,335.41 is: 2,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.26 : 7,549.53 = 1,335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.26/7,549.53 = 1,335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.26x = 7,549.53 × 1,335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.26x = 10,081,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081,717.86/5,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.02

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