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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.97, 7,619.97 and 2,446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.97, 7,619.97 and 2,446.68 is: 3,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.97 : 7,619.97 = 2,446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.97/7,619.97 = 2,446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.97x = 7,619.97 × 2,446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.97x = 18,643,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643,581.01/5,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.97

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