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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.34, 7,548.98 and 2,260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.34, 7,548.98 and 2,260.13 is: 3,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.34 : 7,548.98 = 2,260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.34/7,548.98 = 2,260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.34x = 7,548.98 × 2,260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.34x = 17,061,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061,627.12/5,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.74

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