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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.48, 7,550.72 and 2,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.48, 7,550.72 and 2,258.40 is: 3,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.48 : 7,550.72 = 2,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.48/7,550.72 = 2,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.48x = 7,550.72 × 2,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.48x = 17,052,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,546.05/5,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.50

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