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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.58, 7,601.43 and 2,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.58, 7,601.43 and 2,436.77 is: 3,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.58 : 7,601.43 = 2,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.58/7,601.43 = 2,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.58x = 7,601.43 × 2,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.58x = 18,522,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522,936.58/5,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.02

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