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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.14, 7,572.06 and 2,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.14, 7,572.06 and 2,278.08 is: 3,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.14 : 7,572.06 = 2,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.14/7,572.06 = 2,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.14x = 7,572.06 × 2,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.14x = 17,249,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,758.44/5,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.35

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