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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.25, 7,509.38 and 2,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.25, 7,509.38 and 2,270.25 is: 3,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.25 : 7,509.38 = 2,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.25/7,509.38 = 2,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.25x = 7,509.38 × 2,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.25x = 17,048,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,158.59/5,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.38

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