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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.12, 7,549.84 and 2,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.12, 7,549.84 and 2,259.20 is: 3,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.12 : 7,549.84 = 2,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.12/7,549.84 = 2,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.12x = 7,549.84 × 2,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.12x = 17,056,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056,598.53/5,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.87

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