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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.72, 7,562.82 and 2,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.72, 7,562.82 and 2,410.73 is: 3,614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.72 : 7,562.82 = 2,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.72/7,562.82 = 2,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.72x = 7,562.82 × 2,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.72x = 18,231,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,231,917.06/5,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.06

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