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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.34, 7,557.08 and 2,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.34, 7,557.08 and 2,268.71 is: 3,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.34 : 7,557.08 = 2,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.34/7,557.08 = 2,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.34x = 7,557.08 × 2,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.34x = 17,144,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,773.84/5,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.84

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