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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.62, 7,565.82 and 2,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.62, 7,565.82 and 2,269.92 is: 3,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.62 : 7,565.82 = 2,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.62/7,565.82 = 2,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.62x = 7,565.82 × 2,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.62x = 17,173,806.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,806.13/5,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.71

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