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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.83, 7,545.81 and 2,256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.83, 7,545.81 and 2,256.76 is: 3,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.83 : 7,545.81 = 2,256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.83/7,545.81 = 2,256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.83x = 7,545.81 × 2,256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.83x = 17,029,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,082.18/5,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.94

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