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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.48, 7,550.76 and 2,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.48, 7,550.76 and 2,846.68 is: 4,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.48 : 7,550.76 = 2,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.48/7,550.76 = 2,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.48x = 7,550.76 × 2,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.48x = 21,494,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494,597.48/5,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.01

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