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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.62, 7,564.32 and 2,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.62, 7,564.32 and 2,268.92 is: 3,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.62 : 7,564.32 = 2,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.62/7,564.32 = 2,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.62x = 7,564.32 × 2,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.62x = 17,162,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,836.93/5,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.21

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