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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.40, 7,544.16 and 2,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.40, 7,544.16 and 2,258.88 is: 3,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.40 : 7,544.16 = 2,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.40/7,544.16 = 2,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.40x = 7,544.16 × 2,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.40x = 17,041,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,352.14/5,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.67

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