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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.61, 7,530.84 and 2,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.61, 7,530.84 and 2,248.76 is: 3,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.61 : 7,530.84 = 2,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.61/7,530.84 = 2,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.61x = 7,530.84 × 2,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.61x = 16,935,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,935,070.59/5,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.77

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