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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.70, 7,545.01 and 2,257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.70, 7,545.01 and 2,257.47 is: 3,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.70 : 7,545.01 = 2,257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.70/7,545.01 = 2,257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.70x = 7,545.01 × 2,257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.70x = 17,032,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,633.72/5,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.76

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