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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.39, 7,542.08 and 2,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.39, 7,542.08 and 2,255.02 is: 3,383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.39 : 7,542.08 = 2,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.39/7,542.08 = 2,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.39x = 7,542.08 × 2,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.39x = 17,007,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007,546.88/5,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.65

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