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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.20, 7,542.76 and 2,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.20, 7,542.76 and 2,255.97 is: 3,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.20 : 7,542.76 = 2,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.20/7,542.76 = 2,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.20x = 7,542.76 × 2,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.20x = 17,016,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016,240.28/5,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.51

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