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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.50, 7,541.34 and 2,255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.50, 7,541.34 and 2,255.55 is: 3,384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.50 : 7,541.34 = 2,255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.50/7,541.34 = 2,255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.50x = 7,541.34 × 2,255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.50x = 17,009,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009,869.44/5,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.04

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