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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.92, 7,516.38 and 2,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.92, 7,516.38 and 2,273 is: 3,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.92 : 7,516.38 = 2,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.92/7,516.38 = 2,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.92x = 7,516.38 × 2,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.92x = 17,084,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084,731.74/5,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.50

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