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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.66, 7,542.40 and 2,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.66, 7,542.40 and 2,254.42 is: 3,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.66 : 7,542.40 = 2,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.66/7,542.40 = 2,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.66x = 7,542.40 × 2,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.66x = 17,003,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,737.41/5,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.04

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