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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,077.92, 7,611.88 and 2,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,077.92, 7,611.88 and 2,444.68 is: 3,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,077.92 : 7,611.88 = 2,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,077.92/7,611.88 = 2,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,077.92x = 7,611.88 × 2,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,077.92x = 18,608,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,610.80/5,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.61

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