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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.08, 7,551.30 and 2,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.08, 7,551.30 and 2,260.20 is: 3,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.08 : 7,551.30 = 2,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.08/7,551.30 = 2,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.08x = 7,551.30 × 2,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.08x = 17,067,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,448.26/5,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.71

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