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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.15, 7,559.12 and 2,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.15, 7,559.12 and 2,265.45 is: 3,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.15 : 7,559.12 = 2,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.15/7,559.12 = 2,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.15x = 7,559.12 × 2,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.15x = 17,124,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,759.28/5,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.00

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