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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.83, 7,644.44 and 2,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.83, 7,644.44 and 2,756.48 is: 4,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.83 : 7,644.44 = 2,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.83/7,644.44 = 2,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.83x = 7,644.44 × 2,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.83x = 21,071,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071,699.14/5,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.90

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