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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.10, 7,561.84 and 2,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.10, 7,561.84 and 2,267.22 is: 3,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.10 : 7,561.84 = 2,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.10/7,561.84 = 2,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.10x = 7,561.84 × 2,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.10x = 17,144,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,354.88/5,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.92

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