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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.28, 7,549.74 and 1,335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.28, 7,549.74 and 1,335.54 is: 2,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.28 : 7,549.74 = 1,335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.28/7,549.74 = 1,335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.28x = 7,549.74 × 1,335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.28x = 10,082,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082,979.76/5,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.26

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