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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.91, 7,530.66 and 2,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.91, 7,530.66 and 2,245.34 is: 3,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.91 : 7,530.66 = 2,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.91/7,530.66 = 2,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.91x = 7,530.66 × 2,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.91x = 16,908,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908,854.47/5,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.03

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