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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.59, 7,549.35 and 2,260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.59, 7,549.35 and 2,260.37 is: 3,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.59 : 7,549.35 = 2,260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.59/7,549.35 = 2,260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.59x = 7,549.35 × 2,260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.59x = 17,064,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,324.26/5,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.11

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