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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.72, 7,558.48 and 2,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.72, 7,558.48 and 2,265.01 is: 3,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.72 : 7,558.48 = 2,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.72/7,558.48 = 2,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.72x = 7,558.48 × 2,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.72x = 17,120,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120,032.78/5,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.35

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