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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.02, 7,573.60 and 2,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.02, 7,573.60 and 2,274.24 is: 3,411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.02 : 7,573.60 = 2,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.02/7,573.60 = 2,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.02x = 7,573.60 × 2,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.02x = 17,224,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,184.06/5,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.39

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