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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.75, 7,550.15 and 2,260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.75, 7,550.15 and 2,260.41 is: 3,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.75 : 7,550.15 = 2,260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.75/7,550.15 = 2,260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.75x = 7,550.15 × 2,260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.75x = 17,066,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,394.95/5,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.74

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