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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.15, 7,560.62 and 2,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.15, 7,560.62 and 2,266.44 is: 3,398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.15 : 7,560.62 = 2,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.15/7,560.62 = 2,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.15x = 7,560.62 × 2,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.15x = 17,135,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,680.26/5,042.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.49

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