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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.58, 7,540.98 and 2,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.58, 7,540.98 and 2,258.14 is: 3,384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.58 : 7,540.98 = 2,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.58/7,540.98 = 2,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.58x = 7,540.98 × 2,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.58x = 17,028,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,588.58/5,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.34

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