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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.80, 7,554.60 and 2,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.80, 7,554.60 and 2,263.20 is: 3,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.80 : 7,554.60 = 2,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.80/7,554.60 = 2,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.80x = 7,554.60 × 2,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.80x = 17,097,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,570.72/5,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.18

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