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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.91, 7,570.95 and 2,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.91, 7,570.95 and 2,274.06 is: 3,410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.91 : 7,570.95 = 2,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.91/7,570.95 = 2,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.91x = 7,570.95 × 2,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.91x = 17,216,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,794.56/5,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.68

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