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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.88, 7,565.79 and 2,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.88, 7,565.79 and 2,233.26 is: 3,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.88 : 7,565.79 = 2,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.88/7,565.79 = 2,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.88x = 7,565.79 × 2,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.88x = 16,896,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896,376.18/5,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.55

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