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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.84, 7,553.86 and 2,403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.84, 7,553.86 and 2,403.61 is: 3,605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.84 : 7,553.86 = 2,403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.84/7,553.86 = 2,403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.84x = 7,553.86 × 2,403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.84x = 18,156,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156,508.54/5,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.46

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