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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.57, 7,547.92 and 2,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.57, 7,547.92 and 2,256.53 is: 3,385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.57 : 7,547.92 = 2,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.57/7,547.92 = 2,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.57x = 7,547.92 × 2,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.57x = 17,032,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,064.54/5,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.71

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