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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.22, 7,569.47 and 2,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.22, 7,569.47 and 2,414.04 is: 3,621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.22 : 7,569.47 = 2,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.22/7,569.47 = 2,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.22x = 7,569.47 × 2,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.22x = 18,273,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273,003.36/5,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.13

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