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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.55, 7,562.49 and 2,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.55, 7,562.49 and 2,268.23 is: 3,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.55 : 7,562.49 = 2,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.55/7,562.49 = 2,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.55x = 7,562.49 × 2,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.55x = 17,153,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,466.69/5,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.42

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