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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.79, 7,569.90 and 2,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.79, 7,569.90 and 2,447.72 is: 3,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.79 : 7,569.90 = 2,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.79/7,569.90 = 2,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.79x = 7,569.90 × 2,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.79x = 18,528,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,528,957.78/5,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.89

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