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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,090.54, 7,637.43 and 2,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,090.54, 7,637.43 and 2,492.06 is: 3,738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,090.54 : 7,637.43 = 2,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,090.54/7,637.43 = 2,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,090.54x = 7,637.43 × 2,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,090.54x = 19,032,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,933.81/5,090.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.88

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