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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.36, 7,564.08 and 2,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.36, 7,564.08 and 2,266.16 is: 3,400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.36 : 7,564.08 = 2,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.36/7,564.08 = 2,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.36x = 7,564.08 × 2,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.36x = 17,141,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,415.53/5,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.16

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