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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.08, 7,602.66 and 2,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.08, 7,602.66 and 2,149.44 is: 3,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.08 : 7,602.66 = 2,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.08/7,602.66 = 2,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.08x = 7,602.66 × 2,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.08x = 16,341,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,433.00/5,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.75

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