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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.86, 7,565.34 and 2,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.86, 7,565.34 and 2,267.97 is: 3,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.86 : 7,565.34 = 2,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.86/7,565.34 = 2,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.86x = 7,565.34 × 2,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.86x = 17,157,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157,964.16/5,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.10

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