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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.50, 7,553.79 and 2,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.50, 7,553.79 and 2,263.41 is: 3,395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.50 : 7,553.79 = 2,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.50/7,553.79 = 2,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.50x = 7,553.79 × 2,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.50x = 17,097,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,323.82/5,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.36

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