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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.22, 7,564.86 and 2,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.22, 7,564.86 and 2,270.62 is: 3,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.22 : 7,564.86 = 2,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.22/7,564.86 = 2,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.22x = 7,564.86 × 2,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.22x = 17,176,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,922.41/5,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.24

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