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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.82, 7,564.46 and 2,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.82, 7,564.46 and 2,270.44 is: 3,406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.82 : 7,564.46 = 2,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.82/7,564.46 = 2,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.82x = 7,564.46 × 2,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.82x = 17,174,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174,652.56/5,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.44

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