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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,025.33, 7,541.45 and 2,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,025.33, 7,541.45 and 2,255.10 is: 3,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,025.33 : 7,541.45 = 2,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,025.33/7,541.45 = 2,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,025.33x = 7,541.45 × 2,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,025.33x = 17,006,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006,696.51/5,025.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.20

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