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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.74, 7,542.45 and 2,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.74, 7,542.45 and 2,254.43 is: 3,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.74 : 7,542.45 = 2,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.74/7,542.45 = 2,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.74x = 7,542.45 × 2,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.74x = 17,003,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,944.41/5,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.03

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