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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.54, 7,757.91 and 2,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.54, 7,757.91 and 2,253.06 is: 3,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.54 : 7,757.91 = 2,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.54/7,757.91 = 2,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.54x = 7,757.91 × 2,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.54x = 17,479,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479,036.70/5,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.24

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