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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.87, 7,552.71 and 2,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.87, 7,552.71 and 2,261.17 is: 3,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.87 : 7,552.71 = 2,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.87/7,552.71 = 2,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.87x = 7,552.71 × 2,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.87x = 17,077,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,923.51/5,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.58

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