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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.55, 7,951.54 and 2,490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.55, 7,951.54 and 2,490.82 is: 3,734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.55 : 7,951.54 = 2,490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.55/7,951.54 = 2,490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.55x = 7,951.54 × 2,490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.55x = 19,805,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,823.19/5,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.45

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