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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.56, 7,575.69 and 2,276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.56, 7,575.69 and 2,276.58 is: 3,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.56 : 7,575.69 = 2,276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.56/7,575.69 = 2,276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.56x = 7,575.69 × 2,276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.56x = 17,246,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,664.34/5,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.80

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