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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.89, 7,564.77 and 2,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.89, 7,564.77 and 2,674.27 is: 4,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.89 : 7,564.77 = 2,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.89/7,564.77 = 2,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.89x = 7,564.77 × 2,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.89x = 20,230,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,230,237.47/5,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.05

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