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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.64, 7,552.37 and 2,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.64, 7,552.37 and 2,260.94 is: 3,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.64 : 7,552.37 = 2,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.64/7,552.37 = 2,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.64x = 7,552.37 × 2,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.64x = 17,075,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075,455.43/5,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.25

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