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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.84, 7,548.84 and 2,400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.84, 7,548.84 and 2,400.88 is: 3,600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.84 : 7,548.84 = 2,400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.84/7,548.84 = 2,400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.84x = 7,548.84 × 2,400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.84x = 18,123,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,858.98/5,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.40

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