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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.90, 7,569.66 and 2,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.90, 7,569.66 and 2,273.54 is: 3,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.90 : 7,569.66 = 2,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.90/7,569.66 = 2,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.90x = 7,569.66 × 2,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.90x = 17,209,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,924.80/5,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.67

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