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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.43, 7,555.62 and 2,264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.43, 7,555.62 and 2,264.11 is: 3,397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.43 : 7,555.62 = 2,264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.43/7,555.62 = 2,264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.43x = 7,555.62 × 2,264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.43x = 17,106,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106,754.80/5,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.28

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