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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.25, 7,553.40 and 2,402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.25, 7,553.40 and 2,402.31 is: 3,603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.25 : 7,553.40 = 2,402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.25/7,553.40 = 2,402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.25x = 7,553.40 × 2,402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.25x = 18,145,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,145,599.35/5,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.71

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