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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.46, 7,549.29 and 2,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.46, 7,549.29 and 2,259.66 is: 3,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.46 : 7,549.29 = 2,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.46/7,549.29 = 2,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.46x = 7,549.29 × 2,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.46x = 17,058,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,828.64/5,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.09

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