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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.37, 7,550.98 and 1,336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.37, 7,550.98 and 1,336.89 is: 2,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.37 : 7,550.98 = 1,336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.37/7,550.98 = 1,336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.37x = 7,550.98 × 1,336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.37x = 10,094,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,842.13/5,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.18

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