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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.56, 7,579.84 and 2,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.56, 7,579.84 and 2,280.26 is: 3,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.56 : 7,579.84 = 2,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.56/7,579.84 = 2,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.56x = 7,579.84 × 2,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.56x = 17,284,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,005.96/5,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.52

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