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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.55, 7,998.75 and 2,408.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.55, 7,998.75 and 2,408.81 is: 3,613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.55 : 7,998.75 = 2,408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.55/7,998.75 = 2,408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.55x = 7,998.75 × 2,408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.55x = 19,267,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,428.99/5,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.18

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