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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.48, 7,544.72 and 2,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.48, 7,544.72 and 2,254.40 is: 3,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.48 : 7,544.72 = 2,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.48/7,544.72 = 2,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.48x = 7,544.72 × 2,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.48x = 17,008,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,816.77/5,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.50

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