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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.13, 7,546.11 and 2,220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.13, 7,546.11 and 2,220.58 is: 3,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.13 : 7,546.11 = 2,220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.13/7,546.11 = 2,220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.13x = 7,546.11 × 2,220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.13x = 16,756,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756,740.94/5,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.29

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