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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.53, 7,582.64 and 2,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.53, 7,582.64 and 2,281.13 is: 3,422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.53 : 7,582.64 = 2,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.53/7,582.64 = 2,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.53x = 7,582.64 × 2,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.53x = 17,296,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296,987.58/5,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.08

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