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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.03, 7,580.54 and 2,280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.03, 7,580.54 and 2,280.63 is: 3,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.03 : 7,580.54 = 2,280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.03/7,580.54 = 2,280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.03x = 7,580.54 × 2,280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.03x = 17,288,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288,406.94/5,052.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.07

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