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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.51, 7,536.38 and 2,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.51, 7,536.38 and 2,255.07 is: 3,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.51 : 7,536.38 = 2,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.51/7,536.38 = 2,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.51x = 7,536.38 × 2,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.51x = 16,995,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995,033.37/5,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.74

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