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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.62, 7,558.26 and 2,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.62, 7,558.26 and 2,703.76 is: 4,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.62 : 7,558.26 = 2,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.62/7,558.26 = 2,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.62x = 7,558.26 × 2,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.62x = 20,435,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435,721.06/5,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.98

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