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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.46, 7,574.31 and 2,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.46, 7,574.31 and 2,273.94 is: 3,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.46 : 7,574.31 = 2,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.46/7,574.31 = 2,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.46x = 7,574.31 × 2,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.46x = 17,223,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,526.48/5,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.64

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