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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.61, 7,558.32 and 2,264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.61, 7,558.32 and 2,264.91 is: 3,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.61 : 7,558.32 = 2,264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.61/7,558.32 = 2,264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.61x = 7,558.32 × 2,264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.61x = 17,118,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,914.55/5,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.20

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