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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.66, 7,545.51 and 2,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.66, 7,545.51 and 2,257.32 is: 3,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.66 : 7,545.51 = 2,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.66/7,545.51 = 2,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.66x = 7,545.51 × 2,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.66x = 17,032,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,630.63/5,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.11

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