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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.55, 7,565.47 and 2,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.55, 7,565.47 and 2,122.18 is: 3,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.55 : 7,565.47 = 2,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.55/7,565.47 = 2,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.55x = 7,565.47 × 2,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.55x = 16,055,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,264.91/5,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.70

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