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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.28, 7,625.76 and 2,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.28, 7,625.76 and 2,454.29 is: 3,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.28 : 7,625.76 = 2,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.28/7,625.76 = 2,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.28x = 7,625.76 × 2,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.28x = 18,715,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715,788.38/5,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.67

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