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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.54, 7,629.69 and 2,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.54, 7,629.69 and 2,744.52 is: 4,118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.54 : 7,629.69 = 2,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.54/7,629.69 = 2,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.54x = 7,629.69 × 2,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.54x = 20,939,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939,818.48/5,084.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.33

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