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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.16, 7,605.24 and 2,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.16, 7,605.24 and 2,296.32 is: 3,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.16 : 7,605.24 = 2,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.16/7,605.24 = 2,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.16x = 7,605.24 × 2,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.16x = 17,464,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,064.72/5,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.48

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