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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.94, 7,518.14 and 2,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.94, 7,518.14 and 2,239.53 is: 3,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.94 : 7,518.14 = 2,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.94/7,518.14 = 2,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.94x = 7,518.14 × 2,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.94x = 16,837,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,051.29/5,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.06

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