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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.22, 7,566.16 and 2,413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.22, 7,566.16 and 2,413.09 is: 3,615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.22 : 7,566.16 = 2,413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.22/7,566.16 = 2,413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.22x = 7,566.16 × 2,413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.22x = 18,257,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257,832.98/5,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.97

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