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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.81, 7,550.19 and 2,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.81, 7,550.19 and 2,260.44 is: 3,391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.81 : 7,550.19 = 2,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.81/7,550.19 = 2,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.81x = 7,550.19 × 2,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.81x = 17,066,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,751.48/5,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.77

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