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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.64, 7,541.24 and 2,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.64, 7,541.24 and 2,290 is: 3,435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.64 : 7,541.24 = 2,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.64/7,541.24 = 2,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.64x = 7,541.24 × 2,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.64x = 17,269,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,439.60/5,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.58

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