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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.09, 7,550.10 and 2,260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.09, 7,550.10 and 2,260.87 is: 3,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.09 : 7,550.10 = 2,260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.09/7,550.10 = 2,260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.09x = 7,550.10 × 2,260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.09x = 17,069,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,775.71/5,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.86

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