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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.69, 7,566.77 and 2,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.69, 7,566.77 and 2,445.63 is: 3,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.69 : 7,566.77 = 2,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.69/7,566.77 = 2,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.69x = 7,566.77 × 2,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.69x = 18,505,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,519.72/5,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.77

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