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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.41, 7,560.86 and 2,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.41, 7,560.86 and 2,445.53 is: 3,668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.41 : 7,560.86 = 2,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.41/7,560.86 = 2,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.41x = 7,560.86 × 2,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.41x = 18,490,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490,297.73/5,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.41

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