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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.86, 7,563.84 and 2,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.86, 7,563.84 and 2,266.97 is: 3,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.86 : 7,563.84 = 2,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.86/7,563.84 = 2,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.86x = 7,563.84 × 2,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.86x = 17,146,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,960.55/5,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.60

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