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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.48, 7,563.16 and 2,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.48, 7,563.16 and 2,268.08 is: 3,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.48 : 7,563.16 = 2,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.48/7,563.16 = 2,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.48x = 7,563.16 × 2,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.48x = 17,153,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,851.93/5,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.54

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