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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.72, 7,576.88 and 2,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.72, 7,576.88 and 2,277.12 is: 3,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.72 : 7,576.88 = 2,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.72/7,576.88 = 2,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.72x = 7,576.88 × 2,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.72x = 17,253,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253,464.99/5,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.72

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