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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.36, 7,565.58 and 2,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.36, 7,565.58 and 2,267.16 is: 3,401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.36 : 7,565.58 = 2,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.36/7,565.58 = 2,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.36x = 7,565.58 × 2,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.36x = 17,152,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,380.35/5,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.66

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