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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.55, 7,560.99 and 2,267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.55, 7,560.99 and 2,267.23 is: 3,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.55 : 7,560.99 = 2,267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.55/7,560.99 = 2,267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.55x = 7,560.99 × 2,267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.55x = 17,142,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142,503.36/5,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.92

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