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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.19, 7,544.57 and 2,440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.19, 7,544.57 and 2,440.95 is: 3,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.19 : 7,544.57 = 2,440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.19/7,544.57 = 2,440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.19x = 7,544.57 × 2,440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.19x = 18,415,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415,905.94/5,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.71

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