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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,089.78, 7,637.51 and 2,749.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,089.78, 7,637.51 and 2,749.74 is: 4,126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,089.78 : 7,637.51 = 2,749.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,089.78/7,637.51 = 2,749.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,089.78x = 7,637.51 × 2,749.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,089.78x = 21,001,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,166.75/5,089.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.14

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