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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.98, 7,554.59 and 1,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.98, 7,554.59 and 1,338.28 is: 2,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.98 : 7,554.59 = 1,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.98/7,554.59 = 1,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.98x = 7,554.59 × 1,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.98x = 10,110,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,110,156.71/5,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.58

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