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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.18, 7,539.86 and 2,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.18, 7,539.86 and 2,254.88 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.18 : 7,539.86 = 2,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.18/7,539.86 = 2,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.18x = 7,539.86 × 2,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.18x = 17,001,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,479.52/5,028.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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