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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.92, 7,517.88 and 2,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.92, 7,517.88 and 2,274 is: 3,411

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.92 : 7,517.88 = 2,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.92/7,517.88 = 2,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.92x = 7,517.88 × 2,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.92x = 17,095,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095,659.12/5,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411

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