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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.94, 7,595.70 and 2,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.94, 7,595.70 and 2,254.30 is: 3,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.94 : 7,595.70 = 2,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.94/7,595.70 = 2,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.94x = 7,595.70 × 2,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.94x = 17,122,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,986.51/5,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.35

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