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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.63, 7,615.29 and 2,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.63, 7,615.29 and 2,444.70 is: 3,667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.63 : 7,615.29 = 2,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.63/7,615.29 = 2,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.63x = 7,615.29 × 2,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.63x = 18,617,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617,099.46/5,076.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.22

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