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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.92, 7,569.24 and 2,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.92, 7,569.24 and 2,122.92 is: 3,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.92 : 7,569.24 = 2,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.92/7,569.24 = 2,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.92x = 7,569.24 × 2,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.92x = 16,068,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,890.98/5,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.16

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