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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.81, 7,604.08 and 2,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.81, 7,604.08 and 2,436.44 is: 3,652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.81 : 7,604.08 = 2,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.81/7,604.08 = 2,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.81x = 7,604.08 × 2,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.81x = 18,526,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,884.68/5,072.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.19

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