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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.97, 7,557.77 and 2,264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.97, 7,557.77 and 2,264.37 is: 3,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.97 : 7,557.77 = 2,264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.97/7,557.77 = 2,264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.97x = 7,557.77 × 2,264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.97x = 17,113,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,576.33/5,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.59

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