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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.89, 7,547.36 and 2,258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.89, 7,547.36 and 2,258.57 is: 3,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.89 : 7,547.36 = 2,258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.89/7,547.36 = 2,258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.89x = 7,547.36 × 2,258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.89x = 17,046,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046,191.85/5,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.98

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