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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.64, 7,510.70 and 2,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.64, 7,510.70 and 2,238.60 is: 3,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.64 : 7,510.70 = 2,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.64/7,510.70 = 2,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.64x = 7,510.70 × 2,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.64x = 16,813,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813,453.02/5,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.55

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