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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.31, 7,551.81 and 2,434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.31, 7,551.81 and 2,434.43 is: 3,652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.31 : 7,551.81 = 2,434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.31/7,551.81 = 2,434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.31x = 7,551.81 × 2,434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.31x = 18,384,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384,343.61/5,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.53

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