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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.66, 7,566.60 and 2,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.66, 7,566.60 and 2,444.60 is: 3,668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.66 : 7,566.60 = 2,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.66/7,566.60 = 2,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.66x = 7,566.60 × 2,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.66x = 18,497,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,497,310.36/5,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.89

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