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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.90, 7,524.45 and 2,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.90, 7,524.45 and 2,246.10 is: 3,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.90 : 7,524.45 = 2,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.90/7,524.45 = 2,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.90x = 7,524.45 × 2,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.90x = 16,900,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900,667.15/5,019.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.73

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