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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.56, 7,561.82 and 2,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.56, 7,561.82 and 2,268.19 is: 3,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.56 : 7,561.82 = 2,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.56/7,561.82 = 2,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.56x = 7,561.82 × 2,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.56x = 17,151,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,644.51/5,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.40

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