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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.46, 7,549.70 and 2,260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.46, 7,549.70 and 2,260.11 is: 3,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.46 : 7,549.70 = 2,260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.46/7,549.70 = 2,260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.46x = 7,549.70 × 2,260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.46x = 17,063,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,152.47/5,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.29

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