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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.58, 7,631.92 and 2,422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.58, 7,631.92 and 2,422.36 is: 3,628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.58 : 7,631.92 = 2,422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.58/7,631.92 = 2,422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.58x = 7,631.92 × 2,422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.58x = 18,487,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,487,257.73/5,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.81

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