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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.59, 7,547.85 and 2,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.59, 7,547.85 and 2,259.37 is: 3,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.59 : 7,547.85 = 2,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.59/7,547.85 = 2,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.59x = 7,547.85 × 2,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.59x = 17,053,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,366.98/5,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.61

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