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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.43, 7,554.12 and 2,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.43, 7,554.12 and 2,263.11 is: 3,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.43 : 7,554.12 = 2,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.43/7,554.12 = 2,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.43x = 7,554.12 × 2,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.43x = 17,095,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095,816.56/5,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.78

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