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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.51, 7,537.88 and 2,256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.51, 7,537.88 and 2,256.07 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.51 : 7,537.88 = 2,256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.51/7,537.88 = 2,256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.51x = 7,537.88 × 2,256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.51x = 17,005,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,984.93/5,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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