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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.65, 7,599.24 and 2,294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.65, 7,599.24 and 2,294.21 is: 3,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.65 : 7,599.24 = 2,294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.65/7,599.24 = 2,294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.65x = 7,599.24 × 2,294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.65x = 17,434,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434,271.40/5,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.31

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