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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.50, 7,568.31 and 2,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.50, 7,568.31 and 2,272.92 is: 3,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.50 : 7,568.31 = 2,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.50/7,568.31 = 2,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.50x = 7,568.31 × 2,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.50x = 17,202,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,163.17/5,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.71

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