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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.88, 7,539.60 and 2,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.88, 7,539.60 and 2,256.96 is: 3,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.88 : 7,539.60 = 2,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.88/7,539.60 = 2,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.88x = 7,539.60 × 2,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.88x = 17,016,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016,575.62/5,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.43

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