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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.84, 7,569.84 and 2,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.84, 7,569.84 and 2,270.96 is: 3,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.84 : 7,569.84 = 2,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.84/7,569.84 = 2,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.84x = 7,569.84 × 2,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.84x = 17,190,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,803.85/5,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.60

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