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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.64, 7,550.61 and 2,401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.64, 7,550.61 and 2,401.42 is: 3,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.64 : 7,550.61 = 2,401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.64/7,550.61 = 2,401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.64x = 7,550.61 × 2,401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.64x = 18,132,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132,185.87/5,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.20

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