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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.46, 7,599.40 and 2,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.46, 7,599.40 and 2,437.09 is: 3,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.46 : 7,599.40 = 2,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.46/7,599.40 = 2,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.46x = 7,599.40 × 2,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.46x = 18,520,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,421.75/5,073.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.45

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