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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.75, 7,551.65 and 2,261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.75, 7,551.65 and 2,261.41 is: 3,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.75 : 7,551.65 = 2,261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.75/7,551.65 = 2,261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.75x = 7,551.65 × 2,261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.75x = 17,077,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,376.83/5,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.25

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