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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.56, 7,554.32 and 2,263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.56, 7,554.32 and 2,263.19 is: 3,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.56 : 7,554.32 = 2,263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.56/7,554.32 = 2,263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.56x = 7,554.32 × 2,263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.56x = 17,096,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,850.16/5,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.90

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