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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.98, 7,560.36 and 2,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.98, 7,560.36 and 2,266.28 is: 3,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.98 : 7,560.36 = 2,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.98/7,560.36 = 2,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.98x = 7,560.36 × 2,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.98x = 17,133,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,892.66/5,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.25

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