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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.15, 7,565.12 and 2,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.15, 7,565.12 and 2,269.46 is: 3,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.15 : 7,565.12 = 2,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.15/7,565.12 = 2,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.15x = 7,565.12 × 2,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.15x = 17,168,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,688.06/5,045.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.01

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