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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.75, 7,550.95 and 2,698.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.75, 7,550.95 and 2,698.89 is: 4,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.75 : 7,550.95 = 2,698.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.75/7,550.95 = 2,698.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.75x = 7,550.95 × 2,698.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.75x = 20,379,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,183.45/5,044.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.68

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