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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.79, 7,539.30 and 2,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.79, 7,539.30 and 2,254.50 is: 3,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.79 : 7,539.30 = 2,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.79/7,539.30 = 2,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.79x = 7,539.30 × 2,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.79x = 16,997,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997,351.85/5,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.68

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