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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.56, 7,557.32 and 2,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.56, 7,557.32 and 2,265.19 is: 3,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.56 : 7,557.32 = 2,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.56/7,557.32 = 2,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.56x = 7,557.32 × 2,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.56x = 17,118,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,765.69/5,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.90

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