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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.51, 7,572.80 and 2,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.51, 7,572.80 and 2,275.92 is: 3,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.51 : 7,572.80 = 2,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.51/7,572.80 = 2,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.51x = 7,572.80 × 2,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.51x = 17,235,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,092.67/5,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.19

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