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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.91, 7,564.79 and 2,269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.91, 7,564.79 and 2,269.89 is: 3,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.91 : 7,564.79 = 2,269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.91/7,564.79 = 2,269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.91x = 7,564.79 × 2,269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.91x = 17,171,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,246.85/5,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.70

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