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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.36, 7,552.08 and 2,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.36, 7,552.08 and 2,258.16 is: 3,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.36 : 7,552.08 = 2,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.36/7,552.08 = 2,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.36x = 7,552.08 × 2,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.36x = 17,053,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,804.97/5,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.16

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