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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.31, 7,542.16 and 2,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.31, 7,542.16 and 2,254.24 is: 3,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.31 : 7,542.16 = 2,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.31/7,542.16 = 2,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.31x = 7,542.16 × 2,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.31x = 17,001,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,838.76/5,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.22

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