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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.48, 7,564.66 and 2,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.48, 7,564.66 and 2,269.08 is: 3,404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.48 : 7,564.66 = 2,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.48/7,564.66 = 2,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.48x = 7,564.66 × 2,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.48x = 17,164,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164,818.71/5,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.04

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