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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.44, 7,521.71 and 2,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.44, 7,521.71 and 2,241.25 is: 3,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.44 : 7,521.71 = 2,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.44/7,521.71 = 2,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.44x = 7,521.71 × 2,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.44x = 16,858,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858,057.44/5,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.90

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