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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.09, 7,606.64 and 2,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.09, 7,606.64 and 2,297.25 is: 3,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.09 : 7,606.64 = 2,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.09/7,606.64 = 2,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.09x = 7,606.64 × 2,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.09x = 17,474,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,474,353.74/5,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.88

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