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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.68, 7,569.57 and 2,414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.68, 7,569.57 and 2,414.49 is: 3,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.68 : 7,569.57 = 2,414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.68/7,569.57 = 2,414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.68x = 7,569.57 × 2,414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.68x = 18,276,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276,651.07/5,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.80

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