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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.90, 7,563.24 and 2,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.90, 7,563.24 and 2,268.21 is: 3,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.90 : 7,563.24 = 2,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.90/7,563.24 = 2,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.90x = 7,563.24 × 2,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.90x = 17,154,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,978.78/5,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.14

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