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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.92, 7,613.38 and 2,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.92, 7,613.38 and 2,445.68 is: 3,666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.92 : 7,613.38 = 2,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.92/7,613.38 = 2,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.92x = 7,613.38 × 2,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.92x = 18,619,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,891.20/5,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.11

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