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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.78, 7,565.67 and 2,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.78, 7,565.67 and 2,269.93 is: 3,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.78 : 7,565.67 = 2,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.78/7,565.67 = 2,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.78x = 7,565.67 × 2,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.78x = 17,173,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,529.95/5,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.90

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