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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.66, 7,553.88 and 1,337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.66, 7,553.88 and 1,337.81 is: 2,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.66 : 7,553.88 = 1,337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.66/7,553.88 = 1,337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.66x = 7,553.88 × 1,337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.66x = 10,105,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105,618.43/5,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.81

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