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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.45, 7,548.61 and 2,260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.45, 7,548.61 and 2,260.61 is: 3,389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.45 : 7,548.61 = 2,260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.45/7,548.61 = 2,260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.45x = 7,548.61 × 2,260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.45x = 17,064,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,463.25/5,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.54

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