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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.49, 7,575.43 and 2,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.49, 7,575.43 and 2,544.52 is: 3,817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.49 : 7,575.43 = 2,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.49/7,575.43 = 2,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.49x = 7,575.43 × 2,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.49x = 19,275,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,275,805.51/5,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.38

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