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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.36, 7,542.50 and 2,254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.36, 7,542.50 and 2,254.84 is: 3,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.36 : 7,542.50 = 2,254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.36/7,542.50 = 2,254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.36x = 7,542.50 × 2,254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.36x = 17,007,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007,130.70/5,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.91

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