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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.38, 7,545.08 and 2,257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.38, 7,545.08 and 2,257.03 is: 3,386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.38 : 7,545.08 = 2,257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.38/7,545.08 = 2,257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.38x = 7,545.08 × 2,257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.38x = 17,029,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,486.99/5,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.68

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