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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.72, 7,523.22 and 2,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.72, 7,523.22 and 2,242.64 is: 3,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.72 : 7,523.22 = 2,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.72/7,523.22 = 2,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.72x = 7,523.22 × 2,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.72x = 16,871,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871,874.10/5,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.80

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