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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.09, 7,565.15 and 2,934.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.09, 7,565.15 and 2,934.45 is: 4,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.09 : 7,565.15 = 2,934.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.09/7,565.15 = 2,934.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.09x = 7,565.15 × 2,934.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.09x = 22,199,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199,554.42/5,044.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.10

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