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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.57, 7,534.97 and 2,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.57, 7,534.97 and 2,254.13 is: 3,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.57 : 7,534.97 = 2,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.57/7,534.97 = 2,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.57x = 7,534.97 × 2,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.57x = 16,984,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984,802.37/5,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.33

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