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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.73, 7,541.97 and 2,254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.73, 7,541.97 and 2,254.53 is: 3,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.73 : 7,541.97 = 2,254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.73/7,541.97 = 2,254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.73x = 7,541.97 × 2,254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.73x = 17,003,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,597.62/5,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.98

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