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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.92, 7,570.46 and 2,574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.92, 7,570.46 and 2,574.76 is: 3,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.92 : 7,570.46 = 2,574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.92/7,570.46 = 2,574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.92x = 7,570.46 × 2,574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.92x = 19,492,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,117.59/5,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.18

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