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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.95, 7,561.89 and 2,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.95, 7,561.89 and 2,702.43 is: 4,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.95 : 7,561.89 = 2,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.95/7,561.89 = 2,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.95x = 7,561.89 × 2,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.95x = 20,435,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435,478.39/5,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.68

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