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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.54, 7,569.90 and 2,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.54, 7,569.90 and 2,448.84 is: 3,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.54 : 7,569.90 = 2,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.54/7,569.90 = 2,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.54x = 7,569.90 × 2,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.54x = 18,537,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537,473.92/5,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.30

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