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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.29, 7,524.78 and 2,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.29, 7,524.78 and 2,240.04 is: 3,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.29 : 7,524.78 = 2,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.29/7,524.78 = 2,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.29x = 7,524.78 × 2,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.29x = 16,855,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855,808.19/5,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.55

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