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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.19, 7,555.25 and 2,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.19, 7,555.25 and 2,263.82 is: 3,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.19 : 7,555.25 = 2,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.19/7,555.25 = 2,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.19x = 7,555.25 × 2,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.19x = 17,103,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103,693.94/5,035.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.84

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