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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.54, 7,540.99 and 2,252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.54, 7,540.99 and 2,252.41 is: 3,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.54 : 7,540.99 = 2,252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.54/7,540.99 = 2,252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.54x = 7,540.99 × 2,252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.54x = 16,985,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,985,401.29/5,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.13

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