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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.78, 7,545.49 and 2,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.78, 7,545.49 and 2,260.94 is: 3,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.78 : 7,545.49 = 2,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.78/7,545.49 = 2,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.78x = 7,545.49 × 2,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.78x = 17,059,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,856.78/5,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.40

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