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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.08, 7,570.98 and 2,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.08, 7,570.98 and 2,448.84 is: 3,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.08 : 7,570.98 = 2,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.08/7,570.98 = 2,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.08x = 7,570.98 × 2,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.08x = 18,540,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,118.66/5,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.62

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