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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.33, 7,544.45 and 2,257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.33, 7,544.45 and 2,257.10 is: 3,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.33 : 7,544.45 = 2,257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.33/7,544.45 = 2,257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.33x = 7,544.45 × 2,257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.33x = 17,028,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,578.10/5,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.20

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