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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.40, 7,565.52 and 2,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.40, 7,565.52 and 2,271.64 is: 3,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.40 : 7,565.52 = 2,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.40/7,565.52 = 2,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.40x = 7,565.52 × 2,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.40x = 17,186,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186,137.85/5,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.62

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