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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.22, 7,543.08 and 2,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.22, 7,543.08 and 2,255.67 is: 3,384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.22 : 7,543.08 = 2,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.22/7,543.08 = 2,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.22x = 7,543.08 × 2,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.22x = 17,014,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014,699.26/5,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.51

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