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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.72, 7,559.19 and 2,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.72, 7,559.19 and 2,267.43 is: 3,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.72 : 7,559.19 = 2,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.72/7,559.19 = 2,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.72x = 7,559.19 × 2,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.72x = 17,139,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,139,934.18/5,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.27

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