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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.37, 7,564.99 and 2,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.37, 7,564.99 and 2,268.08 is: 3,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.37 : 7,564.99 = 2,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.37/7,564.99 = 2,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.37x = 7,564.99 × 2,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.37x = 17,158,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158,002.52/5,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.09

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