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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.48, 7,561.66 and 2,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.48, 7,561.66 and 2,267.08 is: 3,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.48 : 7,561.66 = 2,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.48/7,561.66 = 2,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.48x = 7,561.66 × 2,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.48x = 17,142,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142,888.15/5,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.04

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