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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.44, 7,558.63 and 2,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.44, 7,558.63 and 2,266.07 is: 3,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.44 : 7,558.63 = 2,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.44/7,558.63 = 2,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.44x = 7,558.63 × 2,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.44x = 17,128,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128,346.89/5,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.21

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