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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.16, 7,598.46 and 2,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.16, 7,598.46 and 2,468.52 is: 3,700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.16 : 7,598.46 = 2,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.16/7,598.46 = 2,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.16x = 7,598.46 × 2,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.16x = 18,756,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756,950.48/5,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.21

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