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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.42, 7,637.58 and 2,904.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.42, 7,637.58 and 2,904.18 is: 4,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.42 : 7,637.58 = 2,904.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.42/7,637.58 = 2,904.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.42x = 7,637.58 × 2,904.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.42x = 22,180,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,907.08/5,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.96

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