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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.66, 7,602.24 and 2,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.66, 7,602.24 and 2,296.22 is: 3,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.66 : 7,602.24 = 2,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.66/7,602.24 = 2,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.66x = 7,602.24 × 2,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.66x = 17,456,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,415.53/5,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.31

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