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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.16, 7,551.08 and 2,403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.16, 7,551.08 and 2,403.55 is: 3,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.16 : 7,551.08 = 2,403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.16/7,551.08 = 2,403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.16x = 7,551.08 × 2,403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.16x = 18,149,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,398.33/5,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.25

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