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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.72, 7,570.22 and 2,414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.72, 7,570.22 and 2,414.54 is: 3,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.72 : 7,570.22 = 2,414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.72/7,570.22 = 2,414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.72x = 7,570.22 × 2,414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.72x = 18,278,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,549.08/5,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.87

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