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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.60, 7,574.40 and 2,856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.60, 7,574.40 and 2,856.84 is: 4,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.60 : 7,574.40 = 2,856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.60/7,574.40 = 2,856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.60x = 7,574.40 × 2,856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.60x = 21,638,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638,848.90/5,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.26

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