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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.90, 7,565.84 and 2,447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.90, 7,565.84 and 2,447.22 is: 3,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.90 : 7,565.84 = 2,447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.90/7,565.84 = 2,447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.90x = 7,565.84 × 2,447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.90x = 18,515,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515,274.96/5,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.83

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