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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.23, 7,544.22 and 2,256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.23, 7,544.22 and 2,256.03 is: 3,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.23 : 7,544.22 = 2,256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.23/7,544.22 = 2,256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.23x = 7,544.22 × 2,256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.23x = 17,019,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,986.65/5,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.23

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