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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.64, 7,577.28 and 2,454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.64, 7,577.28 and 2,454.84 is: 3,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.64 : 7,577.28 = 2,454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.64/7,577.28 = 2,454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.64x = 7,577.28 × 2,454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.64x = 18,601,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,010.04/5,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.80

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