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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.06, 7,575.48 and 2,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.06, 7,575.48 and 2,274.90 is: 3,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.06 : 7,575.48 = 2,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.06/7,575.48 = 2,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.06x = 7,575.48 × 2,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.06x = 17,233,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,459.45/5,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.20

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