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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.54, 7,550.68 and 1,335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.54, 7,550.68 and 1,335.69 is: 2,003.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.54 : 7,550.68 = 1,335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.54/7,550.68 = 1,335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.54x = 7,550.68 × 1,335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.54x = 10,085,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,367.77/5,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.63

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