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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.16, 7,550.22 and 2,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.16, 7,550.22 and 2,403.28 is: 3,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.16 : 7,550.22 = 2,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.16/7,550.22 = 2,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.16x = 7,550.22 × 2,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.16x = 18,145,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,145,292.72/5,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.43

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