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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.15, 7,569.23 and 2,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.15, 7,569.23 and 2,272.30 is: 3,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.15 : 7,569.23 = 2,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.15/7,569.23 = 2,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.15x = 7,569.23 × 2,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.15x = 17,199,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,561.33/5,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.45

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