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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.68, 7,528.32 and 2,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.68, 7,528.32 and 2,244.12 is: 3,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.68 : 7,528.32 = 2,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.68/7,528.32 = 2,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.68x = 7,528.32 × 2,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.68x = 16,894,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894,453.48/5,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.99

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