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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.78, 7,550.48 and 1,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.78, 7,550.48 and 1,336.02 is: 2,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.78 : 7,550.48 = 1,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.78/7,550.48 = 1,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.78x = 7,550.48 × 1,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.78x = 10,087,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087,592.29/5,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.98

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