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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.96, 7,550.04 and 2,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.96, 7,550.04 and 2,260.16 is: 3,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.96 : 7,550.04 = 2,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.96/7,550.04 = 2,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.96x = 7,550.04 × 2,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.96x = 17,064,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,298.41/5,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.84

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