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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.81, 7,570.28 and 2,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.81, 7,570.28 and 2,274.23 is: 3,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.81 : 7,570.28 = 2,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.81/7,570.28 = 2,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.81x = 7,570.28 × 2,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.81x = 17,216,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,527.12/5,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.67

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