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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.98, 7,572.18 and 2,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.98, 7,572.18 and 2,416.98 is: 3,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.98 : 7,572.18 = 2,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.98/7,572.18 = 2,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.98x = 7,572.18 × 2,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.98x = 18,301,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,807.62/5,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.42

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