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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.61, 7,556.82 and 2,263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.61, 7,556.82 and 2,263.91 is: 3,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.61 : 7,556.82 = 2,263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.61/7,556.82 = 2,263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.61x = 7,556.82 × 2,263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.61x = 17,107,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,970.77/5,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.70

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