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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.21, 7,552.13 and 2,260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.21, 7,552.13 and 2,260.62 is: 3,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.21 : 7,552.13 = 2,260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.21/7,552.13 = 2,260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.21x = 7,552.13 × 2,260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.21x = 17,072,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,484.82/5,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.97

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