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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.03, 7,607.16 and 2,438.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.03, 7,607.16 and 2,438.97 is: 3,659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.03 : 7,607.16 = 2,438.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.03/7,607.16 = 2,438.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.03x = 7,607.16 × 2,438.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.03x = 18,553,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,635.03/5,070.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.47

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