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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.68, 7,542.54 and 2,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.68, 7,542.54 and 2,218.14 is: 3,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.68 : 7,542.54 = 2,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.68/7,542.54 = 2,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.68x = 7,542.54 × 2,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.68x = 16,730,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730,409.68/5,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.68

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