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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.73, 7,579.34 and 2,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.73, 7,579.34 and 2,452.25 is: 3,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.73 : 7,579.34 = 2,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.73/7,579.34 = 2,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.73x = 7,579.34 × 2,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.73x = 18,586,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,586,452.40/5,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.95

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