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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.58, 7,530.82 and 2,248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.58, 7,530.82 and 2,248.73 is: 3,371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.58 : 7,530.82 = 2,248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.58/7,530.82 = 2,248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.58x = 7,530.82 × 2,248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.58x = 16,934,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934,780.86/5,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.73

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