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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.16, 7,541.30 and 2,217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.16, 7,541.30 and 2,217.49 is: 3,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.16 : 7,541.30 = 2,217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.16/7,541.30 = 2,217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.16x = 7,541.30 × 2,217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.16x = 16,722,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,757.34/5,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.84

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