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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.81, 7,560.69 and 2,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.81, 7,560.69 and 2,267.44 is: 3,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.81 : 7,560.69 = 2,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.81/7,560.69 = 2,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.81x = 7,560.69 × 2,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.81x = 17,143,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,410.93/5,038.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.27

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