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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.43, 7,543.98 and 2,259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.43, 7,543.98 and 2,259.39 is: 3,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.43 : 7,543.98 = 2,259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.43/7,543.98 = 2,259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.43x = 7,543.98 × 2,259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.43x = 17,044,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,792.97/5,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.32

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