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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.27, 7,567.92 and 2,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.27, 7,567.92 and 2,271.43 is: 3,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.27 : 7,567.92 = 2,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.27/7,567.92 = 2,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.27x = 7,567.92 × 2,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.27x = 17,190,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,000.53/5,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.15

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