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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.94, 7,554.69 and 2,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.94, 7,554.69 and 2,447.70 is: 3,666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.94 : 7,554.69 = 2,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.94/7,554.69 = 2,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.94x = 7,554.69 × 2,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.94x = 18,491,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491,614.71/5,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.83

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