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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.12, 7,557.57 and 2,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.12, 7,557.57 and 2,264.42 is: 3,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.12 : 7,557.57 = 2,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.12/7,557.57 = 2,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.12x = 7,557.57 × 2,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.12x = 17,113,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,463.55/5,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.45

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