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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.46, 7,544.75 and 2,256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.46, 7,544.75 and 2,256.62 is: 3,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.46 : 7,544.75 = 2,256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.46/7,544.75 = 2,256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.46x = 7,544.75 × 2,256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.46x = 17,025,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,584.74/5,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.50

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