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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.69, 7,517.76 and 2,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.69, 7,517.76 and 2,239.28 is: 3,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.69 : 7,517.76 = 2,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.69/7,517.76 = 2,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.69x = 7,517.76 × 2,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.69x = 16,834,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834,332.02/5,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.68

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