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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.44, 7,574.15 and 2,272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.44, 7,574.15 and 2,272.86 is: 3,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.44 : 7,574.15 = 2,272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.44/7,574.15 = 2,272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.44x = 7,574.15 × 2,272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.44x = 17,214,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,988.25/5,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.29

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