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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.58, 7,539.48 and 2,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.58, 7,539.48 and 2,257.14 is: 3,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.58 : 7,539.48 = 2,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.58/7,539.48 = 2,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.58x = 7,539.48 × 2,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.58x = 17,017,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017,661.89/5,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.84

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