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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.44, 7,550.48 and 2,698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.44, 7,550.48 and 2,698.58 is: 4,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.44 : 7,550.48 = 2,698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.44/7,550.48 = 2,698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.44x = 7,550.48 × 2,698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.44x = 20,375,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,599.94/5,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.22

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