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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.79, 7,541.39 and 2,255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.79, 7,541.39 and 2,255.39 is: 3,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.79 : 7,541.39 = 2,255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.79/7,541.39 = 2,255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.79x = 7,541.39 × 2,255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.79x = 17,008,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,726.61/5,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.62

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