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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.62, 7,562.82 and 2,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.62, 7,562.82 and 2,267.92 is: 3,400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.62 : 7,562.82 = 2,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.62/7,562.82 = 2,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.62x = 7,562.82 × 2,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.62x = 17,151,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,870.73/5,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.71

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