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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.08, 7,544.28 and 2,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.08, 7,544.28 and 2,779.24 is: 4,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.08 : 7,544.28 = 2,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.08/7,544.28 = 2,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.08x = 7,544.28 × 2,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.08x = 20,967,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,967,364.75/5,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.40

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