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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.97, 7,564.86 and 2,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.97, 7,564.86 and 2,269.28 is: 3,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.97 : 7,564.86 = 2,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.97/7,564.86 = 2,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.97x = 7,564.86 × 2,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.97x = 17,166,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166,785.50/5,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.75

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