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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.35, 7,534.16 and 2,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.35, 7,534.16 and 2,251.04 is: 3,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.35 : 7,534.16 = 2,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.35/7,534.16 = 2,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.35x = 7,534.16 × 2,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.35x = 16,959,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959,684.27/5,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.50

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