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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.24, 7,605.36 and 2,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.24, 7,605.36 and 2,849.22 is: 4,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.24 : 7,605.36 = 2,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.24/7,605.36 = 2,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.24x = 7,605.36 × 2,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.24x = 21,669,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669,343.82/5,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.83

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