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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.08, 7,552.80 and 2,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.08, 7,552.80 and 2,261.20 is: 3,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.08 : 7,552.80 = 2,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.08/7,552.80 = 2,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.08x = 7,552.80 × 2,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.08x = 17,078,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,391.36/5,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.21

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