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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.82, 7,560.87 and 2,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.82, 7,560.87 and 2,445.34 is: 3,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.82 : 7,560.87 = 2,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.82/7,560.87 = 2,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.82x = 7,560.87 × 2,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.82x = 18,488,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,488,897.85/5,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.65

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