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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.78, 7,553.10 and 2,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.78, 7,553.10 and 2,261.52 is: 3,392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.78 : 7,553.10 = 2,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.78/7,553.10 = 2,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.78x = 7,553.10 × 2,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.78x = 17,081,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081,486.71/5,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.70

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