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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.85, 7,534.90 and 2,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.85, 7,534.90 and 2,251.54 is: 3,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.85 : 7,534.90 = 2,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.85/7,534.90 = 2,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.85x = 7,534.90 × 2,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.85x = 16,965,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965,128.75/5,024.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.25

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