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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.40, 7,572.42 and 2,450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.40, 7,572.42 and 2,450.68 is: 3,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.40 : 7,572.42 = 2,450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.40/7,572.42 = 2,450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.40x = 7,572.42 × 2,450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.40x = 18,557,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,578.25/5,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.20

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