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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.54, 7,649.50 and 2,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.54, 7,649.50 and 2,908.73 is: 4,358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.54 : 7,649.50 = 2,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.54/7,649.50 = 2,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.54x = 7,649.50 × 2,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.54x = 22,250,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250,330.14/5,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.93

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