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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.76, 7,570.26 and 2,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.76, 7,570.26 and 2,450.52 is: 3,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.76 : 7,570.26 = 2,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.76/7,570.26 = 2,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.76x = 7,570.26 × 2,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.76x = 18,551,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551,073.54/5,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.57

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