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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.86, 7,604.08 and 2,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.86, 7,604.08 and 2,436.41 is: 3,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.86 : 7,604.08 = 2,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.86/7,604.08 = 2,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.86x = 7,604.08 × 2,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.86x = 18,526,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,669.47/5,072.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.11

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