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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.98, 7,547.63 and 2,401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.98, 7,547.63 and 2,401.89 is: 3,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.98 : 7,547.63 = 2,401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.98/7,547.63 = 2,401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.98x = 7,547.63 × 2,401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.98x = 18,128,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128,583.03/5,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.24

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