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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.35, 7,566.15 and 2,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.35, 7,566.15 and 2,270.28 is: 3,405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.35 : 7,566.15 = 2,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.35/7,566.15 = 2,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.35x = 7,566.15 × 2,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.35x = 17,177,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,279.02/5,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.25

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