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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.83, 7,563.51 and 2,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.83, 7,563.51 and 2,453.59 is: 3,675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.83 : 7,563.51 = 2,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.83/7,563.51 = 2,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.83x = 7,563.51 × 2,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.83x = 18,557,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,752.50/5,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.65

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