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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.58, 7,581.50 and 2,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.58, 7,581.50 and 2,244.30 is: 3,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.58 : 7,581.50 = 2,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.58/7,581.50 = 2,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.58x = 7,581.50 × 2,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.58x = 17,015,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015,160.45/5,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.29

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