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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.49, 7,550.65 and 2,259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.49, 7,550.65 and 2,259.79 is: 3,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.49 : 7,550.65 = 2,259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.49/7,550.65 = 2,259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.49x = 7,550.65 × 2,259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.49x = 17,062,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,852.47/5,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.52

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