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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.92, 7,565.36 and 2,969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.92, 7,565.36 and 2,969.12 is: 4,452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.92 : 7,565.36 = 2,969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.92/7,565.36 = 2,969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.92x = 7,565.36 × 2,969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.92x = 22,462,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,461.68/5,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.49

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